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EX08 GVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,776 mi
Last recorded113,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 85,035 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,418 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,713 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,046 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 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

EX08 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EX08 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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