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EA08 GXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,653 mi
Last recorded65,653 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 65,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,489 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 6 Jul 2019 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,372 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,081 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,137 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,974 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 GXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA08 GXO, 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 EA08 GXO registered?

EA08 GXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EA08 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 GXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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