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HK08 FZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,615 mi
Last recorded114,615 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 114,615 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,919 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,557 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,742 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,569 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre seidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,569 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front small cut in tyre seidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,320 miles

nearside rear tyre small cut in outter side wall.

offside rear tyre small cut in outter side wall.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,585 miles

cracks in tread of rear tyres

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,384 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts to sidewalls

cuts in tread of rear tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,148 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,147 miles

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 10 May 2011 21,434 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 21,434 miles

Nearside 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 FZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

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

Is HK08 FZA safe to buy?

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