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MJ08 XBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,898 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,898 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,890 miles

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

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

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 XBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

MJ08 XBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 XBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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