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F24 JHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 JHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,063 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger just before boxes rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose above o/s/r exhaust box

Pass 2 Nov 2024 83,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,456 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 54,455 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2014 47,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,461 miles

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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F24 JHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F24 JHB, 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 F24 JHB registered?

F24 JHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is F24 JHB safe to buy?

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