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RV08 JYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Engine bay area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has cut in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.8mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both lower spring arms outer bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 109,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Osr no plate light very dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and 2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge ans 3mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links boots have small cuts in them (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,129 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread deteriorating.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread deteriorating.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,024 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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RV08 JYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 RV08 JYL, 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 RV08 JYL registered?

RV08 JYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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