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HY08 MDF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,229 mi
Last recorded108,229 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 MDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 92,838 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire At fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,299 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,827 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,530 miles

Rear tyres losing shape.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,288 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,140 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,595 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 MDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 HY08 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

HY08 MDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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