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HY08 PSX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,166 mi
Last recorded184,166 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 184,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 169,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both steering rack gaiters twisted

slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Fail 29 Mar 2017 169,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both steering rack gaiters twisted

slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front foglamp is damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,451 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

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

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

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 PSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

HY08 PSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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