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DE08 HVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,733 mi
Last recorded40,733 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 40,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,116 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 32,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator light on indicating possible fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,008 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator light on indicating possible fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 15,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,368 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 HVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

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

Is DE08 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HVC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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