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MJ08 KKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 138,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,566 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 102,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre has spliting

Offside Front tyre has spliting on inner wall

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,525 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has spliting

Offside Front tyre has spliting on inner wall

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,638 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,357 miles

advise jacking rubbers missing n/s/f o/s/f

Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise jacking rubbers missing n/s/f o/s/f

advise slight damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

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 KKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KKL, 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 KKL registered?

MJ08 KKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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