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MV08 HTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,750 mi
Last recorded179,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 179,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,719 miles

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

O/S rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2018 126,654 miles

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

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

O/S rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside shoulders depleted of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside shoulders depleted of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,791 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,559 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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MV08 HTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV08 HTP, 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 MV08 HTP registered?

MV08 HTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MV08 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 HTP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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