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P111 KJD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,501 mi
Last recorded182,501 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 KJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 182,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge featheing on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp misting

Offside Front head lamp misting

Fail 25 Oct 2021 182,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge featheing on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp misting

Offside Front head lamp misting

Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 145,328 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 135,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,856 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,030 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,878 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres scrubbing at edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,878 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres scrubbing at edges

o/s/f top strut mounting is corroding but not affecting operation

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,545 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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P111 KJD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P111 KJD, 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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P111 KJD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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