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MJ08 KLC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 145,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 145,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 118,921 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear exhaust mounting is missing.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,487 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 110,486 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,394 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer rim

Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,461 miles

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

both front tyres getting near to legal requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,461 miles

both front tyres getting near to legal requirements

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,471 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 KLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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