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RO08 HJY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp65,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,554 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,620 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,820 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,143 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,610 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,063 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,032 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,307 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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RO08 HJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 HJY registered?

RO08 HJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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