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VO08 HKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,858 mi
Last recorded195,858 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 195,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 186,829 miles

Central exhaust heat sheild lose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,112 miles

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

Inspected in wet condition

Nearside Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 177,089 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Inspected in wet condition

Nearside Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 166,393 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 166,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 125,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 112,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 112,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 101,050 miles

advise eml on

advise n/s/r brake binding slightly

advise slight pitting n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 27 May 2014 86,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking to inner side wall

slight pitting n/s/f brake disc

slight pitting n/s/r brake disc

slight pitting o/s/f brake disc

slight pitting o/s/r brake disc

Fail 27 May 2014 86,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/f tyre cracking to inner side wall

n/s/r tyre cracking to inner side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking to inner side wall

slight pitting n/s/f brake disc

slight pitting n/s/r brake disc

slight pitting o/s/f brake disc

slight pitting o/s/r brake disc

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,201 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,961 miles

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

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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VO08 HKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO08 HKX, 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 VO08 HKX registered?

VO08 HKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is VO08 HKX safe to buy?

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