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RO08 HJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,837 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and slight play in front steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 122,476 miles

Front slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 99,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,167 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,523 miles

Nearside Tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,344 miles

Front and rear tyre valve stems cracking/perishing at bases

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,861 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 29 May 2014 67,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 57,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,513 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 33,780 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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RO08 HJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RO08 HJF, 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 RO08 HJF registered?

RO08 HJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RO08 HJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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