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RO08 HJJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,879 mi
Last recorded170,879 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 170,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 167,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 163,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 156,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER DAMAGED/INSECURE.

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

Offside Front Outer SILL COVER DAMAGED.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 156,304 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOWLING LOOSE/DAMAGED WHEEL ARCH LINER ON FULL LOCK ONLY. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER DAMAGED/INSECURE.

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

Offside Front Outer SILL COVER DAMAGED.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,787 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 148,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 133,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,860 miles

Front both side tyres wear on the edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,054 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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RO08 HJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO08 HJJ registered?

RO08 HJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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