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RJ08 VHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( both )sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( both ) sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 122,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( both )sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( both ) sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,523 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner. Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Advise not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner. Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,197 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 79,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,114 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 VHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

RJ08 VHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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