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RO08 HJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,512 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inside wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 46,539 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,185 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,750 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,853 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 15,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,186 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 12,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,654 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 HJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO08 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

RO08 HJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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