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MJ08 BKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,320 mi
Last recorded169,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 169,320 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 161,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 143,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,955 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 129,955 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,352 miles

nsr bumper damaged and rear light

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,538 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

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 BKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

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

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