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S24 HFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 HFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 94,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,853 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,688 miles

slight cracking between tread on o/s rear and n/s rear tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking between tread on o/s rear and n/s rear tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,507 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,202 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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S24 HFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol 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 S24 HFE, 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 S24 HFE registered?

S24 HFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is S24 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 HFE 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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