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GJ08 HGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,950 mi
Last recorded145,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 145,950 miles

Park brake requires service or repair

Pass 15 May 2019 141,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 134,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 4 May 2017 129,104 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 129,011 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 121,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 111,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 102,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,345 miles

slight noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 49,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

offside rear tyre tread slightly deteriorated 225/45/17W

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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GJ08 HGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GJ08 HGC, 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 GJ08 HGC registered?

GJ08 HGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 HGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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