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EX08 GVF

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,576 mi
Last recorded200,576 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 200,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 195,508 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 195,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 188,494 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Pass 16 May 2018 179,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2017 169,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 147,543 miles

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

Rear childs seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,325 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,987 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Apr 2014 103,875 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f strut top bearing rough in operation

n/s/r 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit

o/s/r 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,675 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)

nearside front strut bearing feels rough when under load

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front strut bearing feels rough when under load

Fail 3 May 2012 51,579 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 51,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,905 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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EX08 GVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 GVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 GVF registered?

EX08 GVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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