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RJ08 VJL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,648 mi
Last recorded143,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 143,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,472 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 131,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dampness around the fuel filter area

has slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,597 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dampness around the fuel filter area

has slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres tread gettng low and starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2012 65,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,574 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 VJL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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