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Y123 MJG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,930 mi
Last recorded87,930 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 MJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,057 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,622 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 35,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 23,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,282 miles

surface cracks showing on offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,881 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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Y123 MJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y123 MJG, 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 Y123 MJG registered?

Y123 MJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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