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HK08 FYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,116 mi
Last recorded130,116 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,116 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 130,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

os door mirror glass slightly misty

Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

os door mirror glass slightly misty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,639 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,319 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 94,319 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,428 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HK08 FYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

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

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