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HY08 PVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,835 mi
Last recorded182,835 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 182,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 182,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 176,115 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 176,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 168,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 167,945 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 167,945 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 167,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 167,520 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 164,308 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

Fail 8 Aug 2019 164,308 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp glass is broken

Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,243 miles

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users egr pipe slight leak from joint (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 148,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 145,353 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 125,015 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)

n/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 13 May 2013 121,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 111,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 101,631 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 PVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

HY08 PVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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