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GP08 HRW

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,890 mi
Last recorded163,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 163,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 159,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,498 miles

Both Rear Coil Spring Mounting Rubbers Deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat Shield Detached

Fail 18 Oct 2021 155,491 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both Rear Coil Spring Mounting Rubbers Deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heat Shield Detached

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure a b s wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 152,083 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" 23" f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure a b s wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,979 miles

Engine Tray Cover obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 141,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 133,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 102,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,542 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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GP08 HRW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 HRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 HRW registered?

GP08 HRW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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