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EY58 GAX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,360 mi
Last recorded158,360 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 GAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 158,360 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,020 miles

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

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

gear selection very poor

Fail 8 Mar 2022 153,019 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

gear selection very poor

Pass 26 Mar 2021 149,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 135,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 99,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,460 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing low & uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,627 miles

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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EY58 GAX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EY58 GAX, 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 EY58 GAX registered?

EY58 GAX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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