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J3 TGW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 78,157 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 74,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 48,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,364 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,646 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,461 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)

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in front drop links

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,461 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in front drop links

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,803 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 TGW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 J3 TGW, 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 TGW registered?

J3 TGW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is J3 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 TGW 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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