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HG08 JRU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,785 mi
Last recorded127,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,680 miles

TPMS light doesn't illuminate.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 115,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim was ok as checked before headlight failed. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light doesn't illuminate.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 109,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 103,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,281 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,854 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,854 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 83,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,971 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,982 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,404 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges,tyre do have a raised tread pattern

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,404 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges,tyre do have a raised tread pattern

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,677 miles

front tyres wearing at centre of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 32,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,234 miles

Corriosion to front lower vehicle sub frame

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill trims/ covers, unable to fully examine vehicle sills.

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 JRU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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