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HJ08 UUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,326 mi
Last recorded119,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,740 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 115,740 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,095 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,741 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

cuts in both front tyres in outer wall

Pass 17 May 2012 18,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,827 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 UUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 UUA registered?

HJ08 UUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HJ08 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 UUA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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