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M44 HRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 HRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil seeping from steering pipe

slight exhaust gas leak from flexi section

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,170 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slight leak

slight leak from power steering

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,536 miles

slight sweat at steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 63,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,853 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,909 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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M44 HRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M44 HRE, 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 M44 HRE registered?

M44 HRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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