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HD08 GXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,968 mi
Last recorded178,968 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,968 miles

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

both front brake disks worn inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2018 178,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray insecure front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake disks worn inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 164,987 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 164,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2016 155,065 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 147,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 12 Aug 2013 138,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2013 138,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 122,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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HD08 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HD08 GXV, 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 HD08 GXV registered?

HD08 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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