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RJ08 VHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,503 mi
Last recorded89,503 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 89,503 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 84,776 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 45,392 miles

slight play in offside front roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screen blades smear slightly

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,186 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,325 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 VHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

RJ08 VHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is RJ08 VHE safe to buy?

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