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HY08 PVT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,784 mi
Last recorded150,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 150,784 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front engine coolant metal coolant pipe corroded

Front brake efforts slight unevenness on application

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,360 miles

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

Offside Rear brake effort slight unevenness on application

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,372 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,113 miles

Appears to have a slight fuel leak at the filter.

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,097 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, CHANGE SOON.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

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 25 Jul 2014 71,128 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight leak from fuel filter.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,340 miles

near side front tyre just legal

near side rear tyre just legal

off side front tyre just legal

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,779 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre bald ion inner edge

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner tread

nearside rear tyre tread deformed inner tread

offside front tyre 2mm tread depth

offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,876 miles

Offside Front 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 PVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

HY08 PVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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