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RJ08 VJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,655 mi
Last recorded198,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 198,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 187,292 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 175,930 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 172,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 172,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 169,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 165,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 158,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,048 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 111,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,222 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge starting to split

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2015 95,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 78,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 61,660 miles

ecu light staying on

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in tread.

offside rear tyre persihed and has nail in tread.

Fail 21 May 2012 61,660 miles

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

ecu light staying on

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in tread.

offside rear tyre persihed and has nail in tread.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,500 miles

rear discs corroded

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 VJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

RJ08 VJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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