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EX08 GYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,702 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 50,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside , offside ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,758 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken but gaiter not likely to become insecure

pin/nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

nearside rear drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken but gaiter not likely to become insecure

pin/nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,882 miles

Front both o/s + n/s tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s strong advise. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Front both o/s + n/s tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s strong advise. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 May 2017 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside Rear tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Fail 4 May 2017 37,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside Rear tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,807 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,469 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(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 GYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

EX08 GYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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