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HY08 PVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,937 mi
Last recorded177,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,408 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,398 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,804 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,821 miles

Both front springs corroded

Rear outer pads starting to break up

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,423 miles

o/s/f wiperblade slightly split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

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

Is HY08 PVZ safe to buy?

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