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FY08 TGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,486 mi
Last recorded132,486 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,486 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorated(perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,389 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 104,388 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,794 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 44,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,664 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY08 TGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 TGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 TGJ registered?

FY08 TGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is FY08 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 TGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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