MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
drivers door does open and close however there is a fault with the catch
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 GTM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C5 GTM, 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 C5 GTM registered?
C5 GTM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.
Is C5 GTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C5 GTM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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