MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount split (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front strut top bearing sticking
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
slight brake bind o/s/r.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SC08 HLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SC08 HLK, 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 HLK registered?
SC08 HLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is SC08 HLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SC08 HLK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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