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GY58 CVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,503 mi
Last recorded179,503 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 179,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 173,353 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 169,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 169,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 164,979 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 164,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 153,899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 153,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,311 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 149,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 145,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,665 miles

Nearside wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 119,165 miles

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

Fail 22 Aug 2011 119,165 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

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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GY58 CVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY58 CVJ, 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 GY58 CVJ registered?

GY58 CVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is GY58 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 CVJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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