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HJ08 UTY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,973 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,863 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,215 miles

windscreen washer intermitant

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,504 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,039 miles

intermittent fault on indicators

Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,039 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intermittent fault on indicators

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,768 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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HJ08 UTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,149 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 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 UTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 UTY registered?

HJ08 UTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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