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EA08 GXK

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,620 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

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

both rear brake backplates are corroded

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

cv grease detected around offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip area

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 8 Aug 2023 131,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside front coil spring broken and risk of spring jumping out and causing damage (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Y- section area to rear silencers (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Central Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

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

both rear brake backplates are corroded

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

cv grease detected around offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip area

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,504 miles

mid exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,694 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,505 miles

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wrong colour (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,057 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,652 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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EA08 GXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA08 GXK, 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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EA08 GXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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