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G12 GHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,123 mi
Last recorded128,123 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,123 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 128,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,834 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 124,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 121,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,955 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 115,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,987 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 96,906 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,454 miles

Steering rack insecure offside and nearside mounting bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,218 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall started to split

Pass 1 May 2012 32,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,560 miles

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

Front discs scored

Rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 26,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs scored

Rear discs pitted

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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G12 GHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G12 GHE, 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 G12 GHE registered?

G12 GHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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