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MT08 JWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,510 mi
Last recorded87,510 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,974 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 61,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 61,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,559 miles

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 JWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

MT08 JWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is MT08 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 JWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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