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DE08 HUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 133,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,422 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,803 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,413 miles

diesel injector leaking compression slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread worn out of shape and lifting (4.1.E.1)

diesel injector leaking compression slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,438 miles

mask fitted to nearside headlight

Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE08 HUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 HUV, 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 DE08 HUV registered?

DE08 HUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 HUV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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