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EX08 GUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,670 mi
Last recorded183,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 183,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 183,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 177,027 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 176,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 170,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 165,001 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 155,396 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 140,640 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 140,592 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 140,453 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 128,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,839 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 May 2017 113,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 106,883 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,132 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,015 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres 4mm and very worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn very uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,676 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn uneven

offside rear tyre 3mm and worn uneven

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,676 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn uneven

offside front tyre 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm and worn uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,822 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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EX08 GUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX08 GUH, 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 EX08 GUH registered?

EX08 GUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EX08 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GUH shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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