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M555 HBA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 HBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 132,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both visibly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Slight weep from fuel filter under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Slight weep from after market filter diesel on top of engine.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 132,289 miles

Fuel hose damaged To aftermarket filter on top of engine (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both visibly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Slight weep from fuel filter under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Slight weep from after market filter diesel on top of engine.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 117,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,724 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 62,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,868 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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M555 HBA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M555 HBA, 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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M555 HBA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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