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HV08 XWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,053 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has shoulder wear to inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,802 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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HV08 XWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HV08 XWM, 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 HV08 XWM registered?

HV08 XWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is HV08 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 XWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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