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VO08 HKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 106,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,513 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,472 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK. NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,432 miles

BONNET LOCK SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,928 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,938 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,800 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 HKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO08 HKZ, 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 HKZ registered?

VO08 HKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VO08 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 HKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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