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SD08 JCJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi ferrule has corroision (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,465 miles

both rear top shock absorber mounts corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

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

both front tyres worn on the inside and outside and to the wear band 3mm

Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

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

both front tyres worn on the inside and outside and to the wear band 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,504 miles

both front link pins showing slight movement and nearside one has damage to dust cover

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,218 miles

near side front link pin slight damage to dust cover

near side front tyre has sidewall damage on the inside and showing 3 mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,804 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,924 miles

both rear tyres worn to the wear band and showing cracking the n/s rear has also sidewall damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,340 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,107 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,107 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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SD08 JCJ 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 SD08 JCJ, 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 SD08 JCJ registered?

SD08 JCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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