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HN08 WFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 WFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,564 miles

TPMS fault

Fail 29 Aug 2024 107,132 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both suspect switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rear-most on prop shaft (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

TPMS fault

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,068 miles

TPMS on

dip switch sticky

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 99,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield on exhaust down pipe insecure

tpms 0n

Fail 22 Apr 2021 99,625 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

all wheel bearings not tested(4x4)

n/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 10 May 2019 92,220 miles

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

slight play in front drop links

Fail 10 May 2019 92,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in front drop links

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,291 miles

suface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(235 40 19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(235 40 19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,663 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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HN08 WFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFR, 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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HN08 WFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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