MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Front middle washer jet is not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts casing are corroded at the top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf has engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rear spring mountings are cracking split (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and crumbling offside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bushes has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear tyres starting to deterioate
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear tyres starting to deterioate
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre damaged
Offside Rear Outer cut in sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer cut in sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
offside rear tyre sidewall damaged
both rear tyre have impact damage to sidewalls
An item not tested (Manual)
Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
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RJ08 JXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?
RJ08 JXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is RJ08 JXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ08 JXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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