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MT08 KJY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,279 mi
Last recorded158,279 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 158,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,859 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 142,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 139,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 139,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 135,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 135,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 131,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 121,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 121,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,954 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 75,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,057 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 KJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

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