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GU08 VWB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 163,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Jun 2020 156,255 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 139,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,189 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 130,012 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,634 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 93,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 93,523 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 75,354 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonet damaged

Fail 28 May 2013 75,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonet damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 54,092 miles

engine warning light illuminating

Pass 24 May 2011 46,827 miles

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 VWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU08 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

GU08 VWB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 VWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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