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GF08 XGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,136 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,667 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 96,335 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,537 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,129 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,129 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,077 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,523 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2014 78,523 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,726 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,424 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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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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