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P5 RJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,314 mi
Last recorded153,314 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 153,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 149,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 136,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 131,222 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 122,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,298 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,943 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,431 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,255 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,255 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2011 26,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,756 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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P5 RJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P5 RJV, 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 P5 RJV registered?

P5 RJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for P5 RJV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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