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GJ57 FLG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 130,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 126,642 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 115,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 97,404 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter has leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 95,650 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leak (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,307 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,307 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,849 miles

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

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer wall

Offside rear outer brake pad deteriorating (breaking up)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 82,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer wall

Offside rear outer brake pad deteriorating (breaking up)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,888 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 FLG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

GJ57 FLG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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