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SC08 HLP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,646 mi
Last recorded158,646 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 158,646 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight roughness on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills and floor supports corroding

rear shock absorber upper alloy mounts corroded

rear subframe and trailing arms corroding

Fail 14 May 2026 158,646 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight roughness on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills and floor supports corroding

rear shock absorber upper alloy mounts corroded

rear subframe and trailing arms corroding

Pass 30 May 2025 154,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

rear shock upper alloy mounts corroding

slight roughness in nearside front leg top mount

Pass 29 May 2024 141,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

slight roughness in nearside front leg top mount

Pass 26 May 2023 129,061 miles

Nearside front top suspension mounting partially seized

Fail 22 May 2023 128,728 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front top suspension mounting partially seized

Pass 17 May 2022 108,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 108,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,479 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,119 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,496 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,961 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken but secure (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's under cut/worn

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,264 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 HLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

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

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