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RJ08 VJE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 96,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 76,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,253 miles

eml light on

Pass 14 May 2019 71,823 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2018 70,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 67,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,869 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 25 May 2012 39,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,868 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 VJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

RJ08 VJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RJ08 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 VJE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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