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H6 TRA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 TRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 118,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,970 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,779 miles

advise p/s bottle top missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise p/s bottle top missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,426 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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H6 TRA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H6 TRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H6 TRA registered?

H6 TRA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is H6 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 TRA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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