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FV08 HJA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,355 mi
Last recorded168,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 168,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,355 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 153,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded/holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 134,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 134,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear-lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

offside rear tyre cracked on tread area but no cords exsposed at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2015 122,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear-lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

offside rear tyre cracked on tread area but no cords exsposed at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,495 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 10 Dec 2014 115,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,650 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 79,990 miles

No diesel emissions print-out as printer inoperative

Pass 20 May 2011 62,747 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 HJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

FV08 HJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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