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EX08 GVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,455 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,930 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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EX08 GVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EX08 GVC, 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 EX08 GVC registered?

EX08 GVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GVC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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