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X2 HGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,582 mi
Last recorded182,582 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 182,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 182,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 174,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 161,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,291 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,478 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,552 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,967 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,803 miles

front brake pads thin

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads thin

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,759 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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X2 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X2 HGF, 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 X2 HGF registered?

X2 HGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is X2 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 HGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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