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LE08 HKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 154,422 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 146,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,231 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front outer brake pad on 3mm,inner pad appears to be getting low.

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,092 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,391 miles

chips in front screen noted

Pass 20 May 2014 81,492 miles

chips in front screen noted

Pass 15 May 2013 69,587 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

stone chips in front screen noted

Pass 25 May 2012 56,549 miles

both rear tyres just above legal limit 225/45/17

engine managment light on

Pass 27 May 2011 41,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LE08 HKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LE08 HKH, 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 LE08 HKH registered?

LE08 HKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LE08 HKH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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