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RO08 HKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 140,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,544 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 134,544 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 128,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine metal coolant pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Not severely, just slight perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear brake effort slight unevenness on application

Fail 21 Feb 2023 122,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine metal coolant pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Not severely, just slight perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear brake effort slight unevenness on application

Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface poor condition/partly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface poor condition/partly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,734 miles

Central Front front engine coolant pipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 107,729 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EGR pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front front engine coolant pipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,632 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,334 miles

Sill covers fitted

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 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

RO08 HKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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