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EX08 GVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 110,496 miles

All rear seat(S) rendered unusable at time of test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake bind found when rotated by hand

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,363 miles

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

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 108,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested To prevent any further damage to braking system (1.2.1 (g))

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

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad friction material completely de-bonded away from backplate

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 103,879 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,448 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,659 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,407 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses show corrosion to ferules

N/S rear tyre worn close to limit

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,370 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,829 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,601 miles

both front tyres worn low - 3mm

rear brake pads worn low

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 GVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

EX08 GVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EX08 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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