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MT08 JZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,041 mi
Last recorded151,041 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,041 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2025 151,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2023 137,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 96,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,939 miles

Both front suspension strut top mountings slightly noisy during lock to lock movement

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,164 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 34,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JZF 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 82.4%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

MT08 JZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MT08 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 JZF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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