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GY58 SKJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,042 mi
Last recorded139,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 139,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under body corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 138,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,594 miles

Front tyres low tread

Rear discs scored

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,164 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,630 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,539 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,413 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

GY58 SKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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