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G9 SAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,512 mi
Last recorded221,512 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 221,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer wings both sides corroded/bubbling

Pass 27 May 2022 207,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 197,595 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 188,683 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 174,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 122,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 122,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 102,003 miles

damage on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 May 2016 102,003 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 May 2015 69,931 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 69,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 48,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 48,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G9 SAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G9 SAK, 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 G9 SAK registered?

G9 SAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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