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GV08 ZHH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,490 mi
Last recorded181,490 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 181,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock alloy mount corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 172,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rach (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 153,661 miles

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

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,270 miles

offside rear disc scored

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 ZHH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV08 ZHH, 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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GV08 ZHH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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