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HD08 GYF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,126 mi
Last recorded158,126 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 158,126 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 158,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 153,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 143,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,596 miles

Front wipers smeary.

N/S/F and N/S/R Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 124,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2013 124,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,118 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

emissions to clean to test

nail in near side rear tyre

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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HD08 GYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HD08 GYF, 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 HD08 GYF registered?

HD08 GYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is HD08 GYF safe to buy?

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