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RJ08 JXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,656 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,334 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 104,318 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,734 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,452 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,709 miles

Rear tyres starting to deterioate

Fail 9 Sep 2020 73,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,883 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,204 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 55,204 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,652 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,024 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,839 miles

both rear tyre have impact damage to sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,823 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,016 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 JXO registered?

RJ08 JXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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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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