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EX08 GVY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 122,838 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,140 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 114,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,616 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,240 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,097 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,425 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 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 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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

EX08 GVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EX08 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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