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HJ08 UTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,386 mi
Last recorded185,386 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 185,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 165,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 145,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 141,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 137,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 133,853 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn,pitted or scored

Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,900 miles

Rear both rear brake discs slight rust

Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,899 miles

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

Rear both rear brake discs slight rust

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,280 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 103,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,403 miles

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

bonnet release semi siezed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,479 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,833 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,833 miles

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

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 UTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UTP, 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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HJ08 UTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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