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SC08 HLD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,010 mi
Last recorded93,010 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,010 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,193 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,283 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 34,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,476 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,459 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,795 miles

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

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 HLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC08 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

SC08 HLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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