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HY08 MBF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,405 mi
Last recorded132,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 MBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,405 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,068 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 112,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,564 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,564 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre stepping out of shape on inside edge and has cut in tread

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

Offside Front very slight bulge appearing to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear tyre stepping out of shape on inside edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,052 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,046 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine sump cracked (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,792 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 78,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,950 miles

all four tyres close to legal limet

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,950 miles

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

all four tyres close to legal limet

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,998 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 64,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,301 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,065 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,544 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,258 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread, overall tread depth 5mm

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,651 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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HY08 MBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HY08 MBF, 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 HY08 MBF registered?

HY08 MBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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