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HY08 PPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 98,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 97,720 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 97,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,570 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock absorbers slight knock when fully extended

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,797 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,873 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,136 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 67,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,041 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 PPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY08 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY08 PPF?

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What year was HY08 PPF registered?

HY08 PPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 PPF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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