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RJ58 STX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,773 mi
Last recorded178,773 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 STX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 178,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 168,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 160,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 149,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 143,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,518 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 128,754 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014
Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,668 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,967 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,161 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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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RJ58 STX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJ58 STX, 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 RJ58 STX registered?

RJ58 STX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is RJ58 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 STX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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