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GY58 CVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,547 mi
Last recorded190,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 190,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 185,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 177,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 168,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 161,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,896 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

gearbox / engine noisey possible flywheel

Pass 12 Nov 2016 136,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 136,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 101,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,009 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,491 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 63,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,172 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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GY58 CVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY58 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

GY58 CVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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