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MT08 JOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,518 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 130,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 111,423 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 98,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,701 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 66,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,028 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on deges of tread.

not checked front underside due to cover fitted.

not checked nearside and offside rear seat belts.

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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MT08 JOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

MT08 JOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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