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J3 AKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 83,888 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2025 83,888 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass delaminating starting to produce double image (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi outer layers worn through

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,524 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,968 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rear spring stops cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf drop link boot split top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rear spring stops cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 63,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,074 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,061 miles

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test carried out too clean to register

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,127 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars and worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,165 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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J3 AKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 J3 AKH, 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 J3 AKH registered?

J3 AKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is J3 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 AKH 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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