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MJ08 KKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,256 mi
Last recorded163,256 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 163,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 149,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 141,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,794 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyres Cracking Inbetween Tread Pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyres Cracking Inbetween Tread Pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,904 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 KKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKE, 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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MJ08 KKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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