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GJ08 HFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,627 mi
Last recorded137,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 137,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,387 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,386 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,210 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 105,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,004 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,881 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,727 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 HFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

GJ08 HFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GJ08 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 HFN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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