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OY08 PJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,214 mi
Last recorded118,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,650 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,606 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,508 miles

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

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,126 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,396 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,686 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OY08 PJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY08 PJJ, 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 OY08 PJJ registered?

OY08 PJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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