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MJ08 BKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,865 mi
Last recorded182,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 182,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 182,864 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 182,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 150,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 144,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,118 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear seatbelts unchecked

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear seatbelts unchecked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 121,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,604 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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MJ08 BKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ08 BKG registered?

MJ08 BKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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