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RJ08 VHF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,602 mi
Last recorded159,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 159,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,344 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge at limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge at limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,679 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 91,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Smoke output undetectable - too low - emissions not done

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,881 miles

eml light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,508 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 VHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

RJ08 VHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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