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HG08 JNZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 79,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 63,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 53,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,604 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing between treads

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,574 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished between tred!

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

O/S front tyre starting to wear on outer edge!

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,331 miles

both rear tyres perishing between treads and offside has a piece of metal in tread

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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HG08 JNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG08 JNZ, 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 HG08 JNZ registered?

HG08 JNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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