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RJ08 VJN

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,416 mi
Last recorded140,416 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero85,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 140,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Feb 2022 131,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 131,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,738 miles

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

slight bind and rusting n/s/rear brake

Fail 15 Feb 2019 114,738 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight bind and rusting n/s/rear brake

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,103 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,731 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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RJ08 VJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 85,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ08 VJN registered?

RJ08 VJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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