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GY08 MVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,061 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 102,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 101,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced too limit (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords too limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced too limit (4.3.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,790 miles

rear tyre slightly worn.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 94,790 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear tyre slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,879 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,987 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,987 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 76,888 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slight cracks inside wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,492 miles

rear brake discs light scoring

Pass 5 Nov 2010 16,133 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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GY08 MVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY08 MVC, 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 GY08 MVC registered?

GY08 MVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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