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MT08 JOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,367 mi
Last recorded154,367 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,367 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 154,367 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 94 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE ONLY HALF OF OFFSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 142,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bald inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front mac pherson strut is leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2021 130,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 130,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 124,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,403 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,403 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,514 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,411 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,715 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,714 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,096 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on both edges and it close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on both edges and it close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,524 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 35,105 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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 JOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MT08 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

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

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