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GL57 RNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,190 mi
Last recorded109,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 RNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,190 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,053 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,136 miles

nearside door mirror glass dim in operation

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside door mirror glass loose also slight diffused

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,291 miles

Nearside Mirror slightly discolored

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked/holed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads worn? wearing

nearside door mirror dim in operation

nearside rear light lens holed

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads worn?

Nearside front coil spring worn / broken? Unable to see,has cover over lower spring

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,241 miles

front number plate delaminated, faded. poor condition.

nearside rear light lens damaged, holed

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear tires cracking up due to age

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked along the tread areas.

No emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by the EGA.

Unable to check nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,435 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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GL57 RNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL57 RNX, 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 GL57 RNX registered?

GL57 RNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is GL57 RNX safe to buy?

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