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GJ57 FKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,456 mi
Last recorded176,456 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 176,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,555 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2017 149,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 147,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 145,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 145,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 141,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 136,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,205 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 FKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ57 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

GJ57 FKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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