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GL57 ZGO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 ZGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,349 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,959 miles

front tryres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,179 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 ZGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

GL57 ZGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GL57 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 ZGO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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