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VO08 JJE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both hubs corroded slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 130,372 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both hubs corroded slightly

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,648 miles

corrosion to front and rear braking and suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,435 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components incl rear springs subframes and brake flexis

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,443 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,426 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 5 Jun 2019 120,426 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,966 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,497 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,592 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn slightly outer edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,503 miles

front tyres worn slightly on the outer edges

rear tyres worn slightly on the outer edges

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,343 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 23,343 miles

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

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 JJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 VO08 JJE, 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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VO08 JJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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