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PX08 JAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 JAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under plastic covering x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front sub frame cross brace has bolts missing

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,854 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,843 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 83,606 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 77,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,867 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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PX08 JAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX08 JAU, 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 PX08 JAU registered?

PX08 JAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PX08 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 JAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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