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AJ52 SWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,829 mi
Last recorded209,829 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 SWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 209,829 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 209,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 186,223 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 186,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working number plate (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 156,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 141,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,446 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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AJ52 SWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ52 SWJ, 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 AJ52 SWJ registered?

AJ52 SWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is AJ52 SWJ safe to buy?

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