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D3 GCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,847 mi
Last recorded203,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 GCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 203,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing has corrosion/sharp projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Aux drive belt damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower radiator mounts corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner sill/outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill/outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 202,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2024 202,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 194,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 185,686 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2022 185,685 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 179,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded but remain adequetely attached

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear unable to check seat belts as air catcher is fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 155,488 miles

Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (2354517) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to check seat belts as air catcher is fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,539 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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D3 GCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D3 GCY, 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 D3 GCY registered?

D3 GCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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