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FP08 GVU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 131,538 miles

Front Anti roll bar link gaiter has slight split, Nearside & Offside

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 125,189 miles

Front Anti roll bar link gaiter has slight split, Nearside & Offside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration bulb

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,100 miles

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

small amount of diesel residue around filter no leak found

Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,070 miles

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

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

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

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

small amount of diesel residue around filter no leak found

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,779 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,734 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 33,714 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FP08 GVU 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 80%.

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 FP08 GVU, 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 FP08 GVU registered?

FP08 GVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FP08 GVU safe to buy?

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