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JB08 JOX

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,492 mi
Last recorded176,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 JOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 176,492 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 176,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 160,486 miles

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

Front dash, service due

Front factory fitted engine covers

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 149,328 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,004 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 138,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 138,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 137,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,313 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 8 Sep 2015 104,494 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,950 miles

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

it appears that both front & nearside rear tyres have had repairs to outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JB08 JOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JB08 JOX, 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 JB08 JOX registered?

JB08 JOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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