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EA08 GXR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 10,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at flex pipe but still went through emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 143,162 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at flex pipe but still went through emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,887 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 133,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Feb 2014 78,476 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 70,970 miles

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

front discs poor condition,lipped badly suspect on minimum wear 9strongly recommend new pads and discs

n/s/rear tyre getting low and various cuts in tread

nail in o/s/rear tyre and wearing on edges and out of shape

recommend 2 new tyres

Pass 12 May 2012 58,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 44,541 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 GXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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