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RJ08 VGP

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,271 mi
Last recorded150,271 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,271 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay - Source not identified at this time

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering operation also rough (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 150,271 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

*** TYRE SIZE - 215/55R16 ***

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil/Fluid leak within Engine Bay - Source not identified at this time

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering operation also rough (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged TAPED ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play ADJACENT TO STEERING RACK (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 147,902 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated LATCH CABLE FAILED (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ALL (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged TAPED ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play ADJACENT TO STEERING RACK (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 147,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 147,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,221 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,220 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 136,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,061 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,060 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,174 miles

Dual mass flywheel very noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,109 miles

Noise from dual mass flywheel

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 96,975 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 83,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper poor / rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2012 56,260 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 56,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 40,845 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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RJ08 VGP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ08 VGP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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