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JP08 AJP

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP08 AJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,665 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 86,052 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,616 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 78,975 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 78,910 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 77,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

handbrake reading low

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,932 miles

Front both tyres badly perished

Nearside hand brake low reading

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,944 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,406 miles

offside headlamp/bulb deteriorated but light output not severly reduced

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp/bulb deteriorated but light output not severly reduced

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,294 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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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JP08 AJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JP08 AJP, 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 JP08 AJP registered?

JP08 AJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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