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F12 JOY

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,009 mi
Last recorded39,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 JOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 35,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 32,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,227 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Feb 2022 26,668 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 26,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight condensated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 24,021 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 21,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 21,736 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 20,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 15,865 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 15,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 14,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,633 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 10,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 10,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F12 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F12 JOY, 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 F12 JOY registered?

F12 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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