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GY08 MVF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,602 mi
Last recorded138,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 138,602 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust flexi seaping

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,763 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,681 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,132 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 MVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY08 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

GY08 MVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GY08 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 MVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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