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FV08 HJD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge .also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 2 Apr 2025 140,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 140,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,823 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 122,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,041 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Area of fuel tank and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,596 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 94,988 miles

Front uneven wear on front tyres and nearing wear bars

Fail 17 May 2018 94,977 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Front uneven wear on front tyres and nearing wear bars

Pass 23 May 2017 88,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,716 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,690 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,655 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TRED

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

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 HJD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

FV08 HJD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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