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HY08 PTZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,867 mi
Last recorded163,867 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 163,867 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 162,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working All 3 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 148,454 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 148,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 134,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,359 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,284 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,102 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,846 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,846 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,256 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,855 miles

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

No emissions detected

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to access nearside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,855 miles

No emissions detected

Unable to access nearside rear seatbelt - childseat fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,243 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,525 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 PTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

HY08 PTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is HY08 PTZ safe to buy?

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