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MT08 JOV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 141,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi failing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring not seated in correct position (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 124,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,950 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses slightly oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting heavily (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,068 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily deteriorated /splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiters damp. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing on outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,773 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack gaiter damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack gaiter damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 43,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,430 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 JOV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

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

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