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HK08 FYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,504 mi
Last recorded158,504 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 158,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 158,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,255 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 153,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 153,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 140,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,759 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,416 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 125,514 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 115,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,072 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HK08 FYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYR, 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 HK08 FYR registered?

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

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