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ML07 JOY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,656 mi
Last recorded202,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 JOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 202,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 194,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 189,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 183,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 165,267 miles

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

sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 165,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,127 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear slight distortion rear tyres

sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 154,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear slight distortion rear tyres

sill trims fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,281 miles

off side front anti rollbar droplink worn

off side rear upper arm wbushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,154 miles

exhaust front pipe at flexy has a minor leak of gasses

near side front tyre low tread

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,115 miles

Both rear tyres getting slightly low on inside edges.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,115 miles

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

Both rear tyres getting slightly low on inside edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,039 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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ML07 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML07 JOY, 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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ML07 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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