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RO08 HKB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 126,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 107,059 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,185 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,942 miles

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,942 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressure worning on

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,935 miles

nsr tyre inner tread wear

osr tyre inner tread wear

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre inner tread wear

osr tyre inner tread wear

tyre pressure warning light on

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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RO08 HKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO08 HKB, 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 RO08 HKB registered?

RO08 HKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RO08 HKB safe to buy?

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