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GJ08 HFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 81,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,981 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,356 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 73,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,498 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have stepping to the inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,439 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre cracked throughout the entire tread pattern

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,026 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 HFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

GJ08 HFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GJ08 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 HFX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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