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J25 HBH

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,589 mi
Last recorded191,589 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 HBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 191,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 187,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 185,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 179,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 169,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,760 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 153,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,090 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 142,087 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 138,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 134,605 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 134,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 129,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,625 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 118,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,460 miles

Both front brake discs slighty worn / corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,762 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

rear tyres have uneven wear

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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J25 HBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J25 HBH, 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 J25 HBH registered?

J25 HBH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is J25 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 HBH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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