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MT08 JOU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,266 mi
Last recorded134,266 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gear box covered in oil

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking/Pershing all round/tread lifted on inner edge

Offside Front radiator support corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes visible covered in grease

osf/nsf brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2022 134,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gear box covered in oil

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking/Pershing all round/tread lifted on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front radiator support corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes visible covered in grease

osf/nsf brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,706 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,123 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,213 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2018 106,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 101,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 93,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,969 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 84,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2014 76,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 76,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box has split

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box has split

Pass 24 May 2012 61,166 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 52,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 JOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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