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FV08 HJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,169 mi
Last recorded140,169 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,169 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,147 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 137,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,350 miles

Centre Front warning light on dash alarm

Centre Rear Lower wiper split

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both wet / misty (2.4.D.1b)

Front both worn to 3mm center tyres

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 124,350 miles

Centre Front warning light on dash alarm

Centre Rear Lower wiper split

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both wet / misty (2.4.D.1b)

Front both worn to 3mm center tyres

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance white (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smeering (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,593 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wipper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

rear wipper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,618 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2011 67,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 67,588 miles

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

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

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 HJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

FV08 HJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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