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RJ08 VHR

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 64,189 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers ,sill covers and undertrays fitted

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT 1.6mm BALD ON BOTH EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,137 miles

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,580 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,356 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 VHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

RJ08 VHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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