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FV08 HKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,442 mi
Last recorded94,442 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and shields fitted, not all components can be seen

Fail 26 Aug 2022 94,112 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front disc lipped

Nearside Front window inoperative

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

Offside Front disc lipped

Offside Front window inoperative

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,739 miles

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

Offside Front door trim loose

damage to o/s/f wing

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door trim loose

damage to o/s/f wing

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 5 Jun 2021 87,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracks around sidewall

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 5 Jun 2020 79,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,187 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 50,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,199 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

emissions too clean to detect

items over 40mm in & hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

nearside rear tyre very low tread outer edge

offside rear brake disc scored

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 HKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

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

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