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YD08 HFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,061 mi
Last recorded164,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 164,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES URGENT REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt VERY SLOW to retract JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - requires attention

Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread - VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY IN ONE PLACE - MONITOR. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt VERY SLOW to retract JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - requires attention prior to next inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 123,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 100,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 100,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 85,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,638 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,624 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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YD08 HFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD08 HFZ, 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 YD08 HFZ registered?

YD08 HFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YD08 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 HFZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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