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GU08 VVW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 139,109 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2022 134,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 134,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 129,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf mirror glass discolour

osr tyre worn the edge

two front worn on the edge

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf mirror glass discolour

osr tyre worn the edge

two front worn on the edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,568 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,165 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,925 miles

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

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 VVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VVW, 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 GU08 VVW registered?

GU08 VVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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