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DV08 HFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,907 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,071 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Evidence of vehicle being stored

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

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Evidence of vehicle being stored

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

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in tyre N/S/FRONT

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,364 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in tyre N/S/FRONT

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,171 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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DV08 HFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV08 HFK, 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 DV08 HFK registered?

DV08 HFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is DV08 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 HFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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