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FY08 GBE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,054 mi
Last recorded197,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 197,054 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 183,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of sump damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Single stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 173,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 173,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 161,876 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 161,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 154,314 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,952 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,374 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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FY08 GBE 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 86.7%.

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 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 FY08 GBE, 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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FY08 GBE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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