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RV08 JYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 106,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth and uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,718 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,426 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 90,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front wheel lightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front wheel lightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,326 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust mountings corroded

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers air bag not sitting right

Pass 26 May 2016 78,401 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

drivers airbag not fitted correctly

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged and tyres are close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged and tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 22 May 2014 69,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,570 miles

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

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 JYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV08 JYS, 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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RV08 JYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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