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RJ08 JXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,829 mi
Last recorded238,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 238,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front droplink dust boots deteriorating

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 225,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 224,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 209,281 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2016 209,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking From around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 194,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2015 194,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2014 176,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 164,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,754 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder and splits in tread

nearside front tyre has minor damage outer sidewall and splits in tread

Fail 10 Jul 2012 150,751 miles

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

Both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder and splits in tread

nearside front tyre has minor damage outer sidewall and splits in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2011 123,308 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2011 123,308 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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 JXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

RJ08 JXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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