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R80 HLC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 HLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,312 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 35,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,133 miles

condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,073 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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R80 HLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R80 HLC, 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 R80 HLC registered?

R80 HLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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