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P321 JRH

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 JRH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,022 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 57,222 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 54,609 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r shock top mounts corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 54,595 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 May 2023 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 May 2022 54,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 54,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,797 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,932 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,870 miles

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,842 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,146 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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P321 JRH 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 89.5%.

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 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 P321 JRH, 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 P321 JRH registered?

P321 JRH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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