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FP08 GVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,934 mi
Last recorded161,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 161,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 161,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,319 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 146,319 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear puncture

Fail 2 Feb 2016 137,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,552 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres has a wear on the outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 82,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 May 2011 48,204 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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FP08 GVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

FP08 GVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FP08 GVX safe to buy?

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