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FD08 HGE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,778 mi
Last recorded168,778 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 165,291 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished and splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Way more than slight but not quite excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 158,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 147,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,944 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 134,600 miles

Both rear tyres miss shappen

Nearside Rear Damage to rear qtr

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside ones (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

offside front wiper arm loose or worn in the fittings but still working

offside rear brakes slight binding

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 96,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,949 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,245 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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FD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FD08 HGE, 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 FD08 HGE registered?

FD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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