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MJ08 KKW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 157,757 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 149,020 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewall not yet to cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions test.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 149,018 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewall not yet to cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions test.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,895 miles

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

replacement coil spring offside front has increased ride height to nearside.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 138,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 103,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,899 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,542 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 KKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

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

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