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HD08 GYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,696 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,822 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front strut corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,947 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,618 miles

engine very noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,796 miles

cuts and perish cracks in treads of rear tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,505 miles

screw in offside rear tyre and perishing between treads

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,223 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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HD08 GYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

HD08 GYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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