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PJ05 JOY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 JOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,553 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 53,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 53,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 49,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,992 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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PJ05 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PJ05 JOY, 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 PJ05 JOY registered?

PJ05 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ05 JOY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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