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RJ08 JZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,115 mi
Last recorded152,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,776 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,768 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,604 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 100,628 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,691 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,563 miles

13 pin trailer socket is stowed away and cannot be accessed by testing equipment without the use of tools.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre is punctured,has nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,741 miles

Both front tyres,treads are wearing on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,721 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 JZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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