2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RO08 HJZ
2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 59,603 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO08 HJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 59,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RO08 HJZ Mileage History
- 17/04/202355,556 mi
- 22/04/202456,901 mi+1,345 mi
- 17/04/202558,511 mi+1,610 mi
- 17/04/202558,512 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/202659,603 mi+1,091 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO08 HJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (RO08 HJZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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