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HK08 FZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,957 mi
Last recorded165,957 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 165,957 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play At rack end. (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,859 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre inner sidewall split.

Parking brake warning light doesn't illuminate.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,859 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre inner sidewall split.

Parking brake warning light doesn't illuminate.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 120,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,368 miles

slight leak from fuel filter area

some tyre wall damage but no cords showing 225/45/17

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,023 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too low for print out

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,984 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too low for print out

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,355 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 225/45/17

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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HK08 FZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

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

Is HK08 FZO safe to buy?

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