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GX08 FXD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,404 mi
Last recorded196,404 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 196,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not fully located into place with slight damage to hose - monitor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering rack assembly showing visible misting of oil - monitor

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 185,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not fully located/secured into macpherson strut assembly & small cut present - not exposing inner core - monitor. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush displaying NOTABLE deterioration/movement JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In lower coil spring saddle mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt not retracting smoothly/effectively - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush displaying NOTABLE deterioration/movement JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack assembly showing visible misting of oil - monitor

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 185,191 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Not fully located/secured into macpherson strut assembly & small cut present - not exposing inner core - monitor. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush displaying NOTABLE deterioration/movement JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In lower coil spring saddle mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt not retracting smoothly/effectively - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush displaying NOTABLE deterioration/movement JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack assembly showing visible misting of oil - monitor

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 169,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 153,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 140,137 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 125,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,401 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 118,401 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,840 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 114,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,521 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 114,520 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc obviously incorrect size

Nearside Front brake flexi fowling and insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi fowling and insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,875 miles

Damp around power steering rack but no leak found

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,462 miles

Front Front tyres low tread

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,194 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,293 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,935 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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GX08 FXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GX08 FXD, 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 GX08 FXD registered?

GX08 FXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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