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G8 GTU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,509 mi
Last recorded109,509 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 109,509 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,509 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 109,502 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 104,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter severely twisted.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,467 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,318 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 76,771 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,033 miles

very slight fuel leak around filter

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,144 miles

nail nsr tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

nail nsr tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF wiper rubber split

Pass 29 May 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,064 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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G8 GTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G8 GTU, 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 G8 GTU registered?

G8 GTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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