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GP08 HSG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HSG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 152,571 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 146,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 128,932 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 107,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,108 miles

rear brake disc scored

Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,108 miles

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

rear brake disc scored

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GP08 HSG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GP08 HSG, 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 GP08 HSG registered?

GP08 HSG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is GP08 HSG safe to buy?

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