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G4 TOU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,124 mi
Last recorded95,124 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 TOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 86,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 74,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,688 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,241 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,607 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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G4 TOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G4 TOU, 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 G4 TOU registered?

G4 TOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is G4 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 TOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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