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RJ08 VJK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,312 mi
Last recorded131,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 131,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box Mounting Rubber Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Slight Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 114,113 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,896 miles

Engine warning light on.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 112,896 miles

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

Engine warning light on.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,233 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,789 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,635 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 VJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

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