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EX08 GWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 59,429 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 59,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,223 miles

Front Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of Subframe

Fail 7 Apr 2018 55,223 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of Subframe

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,715 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,715 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,061 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,061 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,953 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 GWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWC, 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.

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What year was EX08 GWC registered?

EX08 GWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EX08 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GWC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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