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P17 JLM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 JLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,376 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 113,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 111,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 111,285 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 109,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 106,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 100,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,820 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,312 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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P17 JLM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P17 JLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P17 JLM registered?

P17 JLM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is P17 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 JLM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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