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WV08 HCF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,017 mi
Last recorded130,017 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 119,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,103 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm/ 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm/ nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

near side rear damaged on side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,144 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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WV08 HCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WV08 HCF, 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 WV08 HCF registered?

WV08 HCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 HCF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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