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HG08 JOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,059 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,084 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,971 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,047 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,097 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 75,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,993 miles

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,993 miles

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 70,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 63,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 50,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,377 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre

front brake pads very low

front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 28 May 2012 43,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in n/s/r tyre

front brake pads very low

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 17 May 2011 34,132 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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HG08 JOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

HG08 JOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is HG08 JOH safe to buy?

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