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RJ08 XOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 139,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 127,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 127,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 124,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 May 2020 124,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2019 118,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 109,010 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Fail 17 May 2018 109,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 25 May 2017 99,313 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 99,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,779 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2016 87,779 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 75,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 63,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

both rear coil springs lower rubber seats/bump stops cracked/perished

Pass 16 May 2013 51,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 41,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,097 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 XOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

RJ08 XOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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