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MJ57 WEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,022 mi
Last recorded151,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 WEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 151,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 151,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 143,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 143,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 136,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 136,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,889 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

front tyres low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,152 miles

rear brake discs corroded and peeling slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2011 77,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,754 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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MJ57 WEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ57 WEH, 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 MJ57 WEH registered?

MJ57 WEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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