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J777 CEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 CEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,290 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

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

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

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

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

Rear Brackets round both rear trailing arm bushes slightly corrorded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r hubs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,290 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

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

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

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

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

Rear Brackets round both rear trailing arm bushes slightly corrorded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r hubs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,580 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

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))

Rear axle and arms/ hubs all slightly corroded

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

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))

Rear axle and arms/ hubs all slightly corroded

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,279 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre just of inner wall screw tyre leaking

Rear brake pads 50% worn

exhaust slightly corroded centre and rear

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,154 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,301 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ 3.5 mm] (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 87,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 78,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,178 miles

N/s and o/s rear tyre have slight cracks on in tread pattern

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J777 CEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J777 CEY, 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 J777 CEY registered?

J777 CEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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