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GY58 SKU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 SKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 137,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear very damp around fuel tank cap seal.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

very damp around fuel tank cap seal.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

very damp around fuel tank cap seal.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 43,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,280 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,027 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,511 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily perished with deep cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

o/s/r tyre heavily perished with deep cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,419 miles

Emission to clean to register on test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,743 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 SKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

GY58 SKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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