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GP57 VZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,594 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 130,950 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,310 miles

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 121,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,044 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Near side outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,470 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,877 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSR tyre ply has got cracks and a deep cut but cord not shown

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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GP57 VZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP57 VZA, 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 GP57 VZA registered?

GP57 VZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is GP57 VZA safe to buy?

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