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HK08 FYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,262 mi
Last recorded132,262 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,051 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 130,973 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 109,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2018 96,262 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 96,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2017 82,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,771 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,049 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,732 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,628 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,369 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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HK08 FYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK08 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 FYJ registered?

HK08 FYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is HK08 FYJ safe to buy?

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