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SC08 HKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,190 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,761 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 60,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r coil spring has small section missing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,651 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,063 miles

2 FRONT TYRE TREADS FEATHERED

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,414 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,754 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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SC08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SC08 HKY, 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 SC08 HKY registered?

SC08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SC08 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 HKY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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