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GF08 XGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,657 mi
Last recorded140,657 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 140,657 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,716 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,877 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread low (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,618 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,450 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,374 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,752 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 XGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF08 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

GF08 XGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GF08 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 XGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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