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JJ04 NOW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,637 mi
Last recorded34,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 NOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,637 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 33,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 33,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 31,396 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 9 Mar 2022 29,457 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,361 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,257 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD (CLOSE TO LOW TREAD MARKERS) 225/45/17

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,966 miles

both front tyres starting wear close to tread wear indicators 225/45/17

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,299 miles

NAIL NOTED ON OUTER EDGE OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,962 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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JJ04 NOW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JJ04 NOW, 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 JJ04 NOW registered?

JJ04 NOW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is JJ04 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ04 NOW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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