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JB58 AAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB58 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,622 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 96,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened alloy mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,272 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 95,272 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal fading (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

various components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,747 miles

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

Offside Front Inner STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 89,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached alloy mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,087 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi bit (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,399 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,300 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,771 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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JB58 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JB58 AAB, 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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JB58 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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