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R16 JRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 JRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 99,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close t0 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close t0 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 75,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close t0 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close t0 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,482 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,415 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,030 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,025 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front washers not working (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,079 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,444 miles

Nearside 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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,266 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,074 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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R16 JRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R16 JRE, 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 R16 JRE registered?

R16 JRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is R16 JRE safe to buy?

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