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HY08 PVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,041 mi
Last recorded151,041 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 151,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 144,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front floor damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2024 138,888 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front floor pan damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2024 138,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front floor pan damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,257 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

offside front floor damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2022 135,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light NSR and OSR (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour NSR and OSR (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Splits/cracks at OSF floor. Not within a prescribed area.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR andf OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,504 miles

both front shocks casing corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 126,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shocks casing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 118,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in centre of tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 100,521 miles

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 12 Dec 2016 92,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,671 miles

EML ON

Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,669 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML ON

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,998 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,693 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HY08 PVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

HY08 PVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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