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HG08 JOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,231 mi
Last recorded175,231 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 175,231 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 175,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 169,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 169,023 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 161,424 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 161,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 155,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2020 125,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,818 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,700 miles

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

top and bottom engine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,695 miles

Emissions not tested due to poor exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear worn low on tread and worn uneven on inside edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

top and bottom engine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,252 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3-4MM...

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HG08 JOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 HG08 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

HG08 JOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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