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HY08 PPV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,081 mi
Last recorded109,081 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 109,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,295 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre outer sidewall showing signs of having runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre outer sidewall showing signs of having runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,829 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 PPV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

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

Is HY08 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 PPV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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