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GJ08 HFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,609 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,608 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 64,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 47,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,868 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,403 miles

towbar electrics innoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,956 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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GJ08 HFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ08 HFA, 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 GJ08 HFA registered?

GJ08 HFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 HFA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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