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RV08 JZC

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,486 mi
Last recorded172,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 172,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 149,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 149,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS 85% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 225/45/17 94 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,682 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,784 miles

rear discs rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 82,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear discs rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,841 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake disc rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,181 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,494 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 JZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

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

Is RV08 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 JZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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