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HK08 FYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,435 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 78,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 78,315 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,960 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,960 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,927 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have cracking in tread

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear nearside and offside tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,413 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,552 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 FYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK08 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

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

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