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EX08 GYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,752 mi
Last recorded107,752 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 107,752 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure Rear

Fail 29 Dec 2018 107,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure Rear

Pass 30 Dec 2017 97,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage but no cords exposed

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage but no cords exposed

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 90,948 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,226 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox has leak from o/s shaft seal

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear tyres becoming out of shape on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,612 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,400 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTY SPONGEY POSSIBLE NEW PADS FITTED O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER HAS DAMP MARK

Fail 30 Jun 2011 33,289 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s caliper has a damp mark

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 GYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

EX08 GYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is EX08 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 GYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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