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EA08 GYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

limited visibility of front inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,703 miles

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

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 GYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYD, 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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How do I check the history of EA08 GYD?

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What year was EA08 GYD registered?

EA08 GYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EA08 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 GYD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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