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RJ08 JWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,721 mi
Last recorded197,721 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 197,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 192,929 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 192,929 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 182,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 182,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 175,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed abs multiplug (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 166,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 144,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 118,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 118,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,883 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 16 May 2011 69,883 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear outer position lamp bulb not working

nearside rear outer stop light bulb not working

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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RJ08 JWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RJ08 JWZ, 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 RJ08 JWZ registered?

RJ08 JWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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