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GP08 SMU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 SMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,864 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,864 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,160 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 SMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 SMU registered?

GP08 SMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GP08 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 SMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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