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MT08 JNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,672 mi
Last recorded182,672 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 182,672 miles

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

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

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

Weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Fail 12 Aug 2026 182,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Weep of oil from steering rack end joint areas

Pass 4 Aug 2025 176,539 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

weep of oil from both steering rack end joint areas

Fail 4 Aug 2025 176,539 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

weep of oil from both steering rack end joint areas

Pass 20 Aug 2024 170,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 164,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 163,430 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 163,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 161,137 miles

Oil leaking around the steering rack on the offside.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 161,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges.

Offside front tyre is slightly perished.

Oil leaking around the steering rack on the offside.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,682 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2016 151,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively pad shaped rust imprint on disc (3.7.B.3)

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

top engine cover is insecure and rattling

Fail 13 May 2016 151,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively pad shaped rust imprint on disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

top engine cover is insecure and rattling

Pass 13 May 2015 131,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 110,874 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,519 miles

front brake discs worn-brake pads seem low

rear discs worn

Fail 7 May 2013 94,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn-brake pads seem low

rear discs worn

Pass 10 May 2012 80,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lightly corroded and slight wear

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,497 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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MT08 JNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MT08 JNU, 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 MT08 JNU registered?

MT08 JNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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