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VO08 JHX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,047 mi
Last recorded202,047 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 202,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 191,180 miles

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

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 191,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

chassis corroded

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 176,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 156,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,102 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 142,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 110,386 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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VO08 JHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO08 JHX, 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 VO08 JHX registered?

VO08 JHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VO08 JHX safe to buy?

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