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HN08 WFP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,243 mi
Last recorded156,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 WFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,243 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 156,205 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Dampness round fuel filter

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 130,811 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 130,807 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 108,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,338 miles

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)

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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HN08 WFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HN08 WFP, 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 HN08 WFP registered?

HN08 WFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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