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GU08 OTY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 83,544 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,535 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,534 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 83,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,444 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,696 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 79,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,614 miles

rear brake pad linings starting to wear low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,786 miles

nearside front tyre excessively worn outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,981 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged outer wall

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,047 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

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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GU08 OTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU08 OTY, 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 GU08 OTY registered?

GU08 OTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GU08 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 OTY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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