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J777 EEE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 EEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,178 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 85,178 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,328 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 15 Oct 2020 70,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,204 miles

Offside Rear exhaust cover loose

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,433 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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J777 EEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EEE, 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 EEE registered?

J777 EEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is J777 EEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 EEE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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