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G21 PEN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 PEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,588 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,422 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 66,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,041 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,139 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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G21 PEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G21 PEN, 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 G21 PEN registered?

G21 PEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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