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FV08 HKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,325 mi
Last recorded133,325 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 133,325 miles

Brake fluid due for change? Fluid seems dark.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,468 miles

Brake fluid due for change? Fluid seems dark.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Damp around steering rack n/s? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,928 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 8 Aug 2022 105,009 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 99,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,624 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,407 miles

both offside front and nearside front tyres low on tread

front number plate poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,241 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 57,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

weep of fluid from steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,905 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges.

oil leak on N/S/R corner of the engine.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,301 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 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

FV08 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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