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VO08 HKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,226 mi
Last recorded150,226 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 142,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 135,824 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 135,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 128,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 101,734 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,756 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Outer tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,869 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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VO08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VO08 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 VO08 HKY registered?

VO08 HKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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