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MT08 JZK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,083 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded above offside of front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Above offside of front subframe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi joint corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,103 miles

Nearside Front just starting to crack due to age no signs of any cords

Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,103 miles

Nearside Front just starting to crack due to age no signs of any cords

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,586 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,271 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 21,271 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 16,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 16,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

MT08 JZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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