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GY58 CWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,153 mi
Last recorded171,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 171,153 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cracking to cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking to tyre, tread slight deformed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle mounting bushes slight perishing/parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,201 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror glass deteriorated.

Oil fumes under bonnet.

Rear rear suspension corrosion.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 150,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside drivers mirror deteriorated

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

all rear suspension corrosion

oil fumes under bonnet

Fail 13 Jan 2022 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside drivers mirror deteriorated

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

all rear suspension corrosion

oil fumes under bonnet

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,647 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,213 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 30 May 2017 113,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear sidelights and stop lights slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2014 94,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear sidelights and stop lights slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,062 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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GY58 CWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

GY58 CWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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