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GY58 SKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 SKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 93,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 91,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,911 miles

nearside rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 85,291 miles

nearside rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting slight corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 82,256 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2020 80,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,908 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres starting to wear low on tread

Pass 2 May 2017 66,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,409 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 7 May 2015 54,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 6 May 2014 47,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,071 miles

exhaust too clean for emissions to be read

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 SKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

GY58 SKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is GY58 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 SKZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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