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V6 JOR

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 JOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 126,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 126,274 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,703 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,755 miles

front inner brake pads look low?)

nearside front tyre badly kerbed (no cords showing)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 11,122 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V6 JOR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V6 JOR, 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 V6 JOR registered?

V6 JOR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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