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GV08 ZHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,558 mi
Last recorded210,558 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 210,558 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2023 210,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2022 202,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres approaching wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides: rear: outer skin peeling (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 194,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 187,492 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small star (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 187,492 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small star (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid damaged (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 177,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 167,184 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 167,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 157,859 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 157,859 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 142,355 miles

brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2015 142,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2014 139,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,147 miles

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

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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GV08 ZHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV08 ZHE, 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 GV08 ZHE registered?

GV08 ZHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is GV08 ZHE safe to buy?

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