MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front slight wear n/s/f drop link ball joint
Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn close to wear limit
front wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside mirror case damaged
under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
offside mirror case damaged
plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
offside mirror case damaged
plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres perished
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 XGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 GF08 XGV, 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 GF08 XGV registered?
GF08 XGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2008.
Is GF08 XGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF08 XGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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