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HY08 PWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 44,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,586 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 39,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,017 miles

engine bay

Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,017 miles

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

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

engine bay

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

mirror cover on nearside loose

oil level low

outer brake light out on offside

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,000 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)

o/s/r tyre has slight bulge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,596 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 PWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PWN, 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 PWN registered?

HY08 PWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is HY08 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 PWN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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