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MJ08 KLS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,691 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,110 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,792 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 88,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,506 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall small cut

Offside Front mirror glass

horn slightly loose

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,103 miles

Offside Front mirror slightly cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2019 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror slightly cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,138 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,096 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative excess loose (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball socket excess worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,954 miles

Light cracking on both rear tyres

Rear brakes juddering slightly

n/s/f strut top bearing showing light cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,917 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking on both rear tyres

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 KLS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

MJ08 KLS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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