MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
signs of fuel around diesel filter
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354517 inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge no cords visible (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
signs of fuel around diesel filter
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 235/45/17
Engine covers fitted
Fuel residue around fuel tank & filter no visible leaks
Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop/tail bulb (1.2.1b)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 235/45/17
Engine covers fitted
Fuel residue around fuel tank & filter no visible leaks
Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop/tail bulb (1.2.1b)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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RJ08 VFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?
RJ08 VFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2008.
Is RJ08 VFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ08 VFX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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