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GJ57 FKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,270 mi
Last recorded135,270 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,270 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 133,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 131,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,424 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,422 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,945 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 84,945 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,721 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,009 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,352 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,049 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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GJ57 FKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ57 FKD, 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 GJ57 FKD registered?

GJ57 FKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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