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GJ58 FFS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,823 mi
Last recorded142,823 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 132,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 132,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,528 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 124,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 122,957 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 122,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 117,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,094 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,564 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,533 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,383 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,896 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp auto adjuster warning on dash

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,588 miles

dash indicates a fault with headlamp leveling system .beam image not adversely affected

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,875 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 74,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ58 FFS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ58 FFS, 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 GJ58 FFS registered?

GJ58 FFS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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