MOT Status
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133,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Wipers deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Minor stone chips in windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 JOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 MT08 JOA, 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 MT08 JOA registered?
MT08 JOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.
Is MT08 JOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT08 JOA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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