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RJ08 VJO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 166,867 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 166,867 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 166,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 166,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 160,546 miles

Front Bumper / grille damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable mounting broken away

Pass 12 May 2021 157,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2021 157,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2020 152,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,514 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 133,509 miles

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

Front undertray broken

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,429 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel binding

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

service light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,955 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 VJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

RJ08 VJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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