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AB08 HXA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,684 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,579 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner outer edges cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner outer edges cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner outer edges cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner outer edges cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, bald on edges (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking very badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,481 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2017 73,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 67,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,122 miles

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges

Fail 19 May 2015 62,117 miles

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

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Edges

Pass 19 May 2014 54,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,322 miles

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 18 May 2011 27,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres 3mm

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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AB08 HXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 HXA, 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 AB08 HXA registered?

AB08 HXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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