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RJ08 VHN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,760 mi
Last recorded181,760 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 181,760 miles

All springs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 181,760 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All springs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2023 172,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 159,963 miles

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

front discs pitted/worn

front shock abrosbers corroded

rear discs pitted/worn

Pass 19 Mar 2021 148,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box area, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,391 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 107,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16/93V UNIROYAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,550 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.5MM

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM ...215/55/16/97W UNIROYAL

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,465 miles

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,730 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)

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,254 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

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 VHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

RJ08 VHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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