MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RJ08 JZU registered?
RJ08 JZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2008.
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