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RO08 HKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,446 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf drop link boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,594 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 76,594 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,716 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,667 miles

Emission test carried out too clean to register.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,136 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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RO08 HKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO08 HKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 HKG registered?

RO08 HKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 HKG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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