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RJ08 JXU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,625 mi
Last recorded134,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,625 miles

long brake pedal travel

Fail 8 Oct 2025 134,625 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust disconnected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,842 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal fills slightly spongy

Fail 30 Jun 2022 112,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint separated/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pad wearing slightly low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal fills slightly spongy

Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 111,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39 % Front Brake Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service Light On

Offside Rear Parking Brake Only Just Pass At 16% 15% Fail

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear discs red from heat not holding on time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,686 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,373 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,010 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,010 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,494 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,061 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 JXU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

RJ08 JXU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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