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GJ08 HFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,340 mi
Last recorded68,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,361 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 52,361 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,107 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 33,054 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak possibly power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking down the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking down the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,278 miles

fuel filter wet

power steering has slight leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 40,278 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel filter wet

power steering has slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,786 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,804 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,294 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,520 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 HFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

GJ08 HFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 HFC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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