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NA08 GJG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,568 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission Misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body Surface Corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,108 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,589 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe worn

Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 108,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,406 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 100,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 94,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,051 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 64,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 53,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,295 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2013 40,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,187 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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NA08 GJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA08 GJG, 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 NA08 GJG registered?

NA08 GJG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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