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DE08 HVB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,282 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,991 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,647 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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DE08 HVB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE08 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

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

Is DE08 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HVB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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