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HJ08 UTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 101,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 70,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 70,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,707 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Offside Front Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre perished and going out of shape

Pass 4 May 2018 53,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,462 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 36,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,734 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emissions too clean, not registering on smoke meter

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,128 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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HJ08 UTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ08 UTG, 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 HJ08 UTG registered?

HJ08 UTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is HJ08 UTG safe to buy?

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