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MT08 JOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,671 mi
Last recorded133,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 133,671 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 133,671 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 116,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 97,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,217 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 JOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MT08 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

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

Is MT08 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 JOA 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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