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RJ08 VFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,978 mi
Last recorded149,978 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,978 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 149,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 142,269 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 136,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 136,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 125,526 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 125,447 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 108,829 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 108,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,323 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 93,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 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.

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