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GJ08 OTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,756 mi
Last recorded143,756 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 143,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 143,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,244 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,691 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 128,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design, 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,779 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,038 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,010 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,305 miles

Nearside 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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GJ08 OTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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