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HD08 GXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 28,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,826 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,986 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 20,226 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2022 20,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking & poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking & poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s steering tie rod worn/play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,623 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 13,985 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 4,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 4,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 4,714 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure broken, leaving sharp edges. (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,316 miles

Offside cuts in tread on offside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 3,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,102 miles

offside front tyre bad cuts in tread (no cords showing)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,854 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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HD08 GXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD08 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

HD08 GXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is HD08 GXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 GXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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