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GY58 SKV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,428 mi
Last recorded139,428 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 139,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,264 miles

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

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

os ns rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,251 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

os ns rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,578 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,572 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,257 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 56,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,307 miles

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 7 Jun 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,636 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GY58 SKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

GY58 SKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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