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HN08 YFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,004 mi
Last recorded119,004 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,405 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear part of floor pan both sides

exhaust corroded/ weak

Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,405 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear part of floor pan both sides

exhaust corroded/ weak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n\s front and rear tyres worn

outer sill covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 19 Jul 2019 89,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n\s front and rear tyres worn

outer sill covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,074 miles

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

Offside Front wing liner damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,403 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,783 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 YFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN08 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

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

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