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VO08 JHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable bracket broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 135,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

stone chip but not effecting drivers view

Pass 25 Aug 2023 134,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,137 miles

OFFSIDE BRAKE LIGHT BULB DISCOLOURED

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,667 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,566 miles

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

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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VO08 JHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO08 JHY, 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 VO08 JHY registered?

VO08 JHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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