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FV08 HHR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 127,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just met

Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,463 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 118,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,241 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,756 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,756 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,839 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,659 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,034 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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FV08 HHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV08 HHR, 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 FV08 HHR registered?

FV08 HHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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