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AB08 HXG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,586 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,200 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 44,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2011 23,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 23,999 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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AB08 HXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB08 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

AB08 HXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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