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HJ08 UTL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 155,938 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 144,088 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 16 May 2025 144,085 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 28 May 2024 134,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 133,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 124,043 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 13 May 2022 120,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,423 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edge

dampness around fuel filter

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 103,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

dampness around fuel filter

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,948 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 93,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 90,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 86,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

Fail 18 Apr 2014 77,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,878 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads look low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

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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HJ08 UTL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 HJ08 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

HJ08 UTL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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