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P999 JOK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 JOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,214 miles

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

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

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2024 114,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,635 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 102,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,212 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,209 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear o/s n/s all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,279 miles

EML on.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,536 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,661 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,846 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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P999 JOK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P999 JOK, 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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P999 JOK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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