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P12 JRC

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,828 mi
Last recorded150,828 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 150,828 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 149,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 149,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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 11 Mar 2023 147,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 144,024 miles

Front and rear discs are pitted

NSF tyre worn on outer edges

NSR tyre is close to limit and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2020 142,369 miles

Front and rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 135,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,160 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,569 miles

Front brake pads are half way worn down

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,611 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 May 2013 89,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,106 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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P12 JRC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P12 JRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P12 JRC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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