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HJ58 PMJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 PMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 reading: 3.15 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm longitudinal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm longitudinal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (2mm approximately) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perishing/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated, slightly hazed/dull, but still providing a view to the rear

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak engine bay area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

engine emits unusual clacking ticking noise on idle for model of engine

engine has an audible misfire and also visual by excess engine movement on tickover

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,898 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,533 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,197 miles

FRONT PIPE SLIGHT BLOW SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OUTER FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 44,969 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,181 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 29,181 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,767 miles

front tyres worn on edges 225/45/18

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,136 miles

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

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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HJ58 PMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ58 PMJ, 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 HJ58 PMJ registered?

HJ58 PMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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