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MT08 JWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,514 mi
Last recorded55,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 55,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 52,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,065 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 45,065 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,614 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 37,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 33,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 23,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,298 miles

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 JWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

MT08 JWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 JWM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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