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HD08 GYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 GYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,361 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 70,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,207 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,195 miles

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

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

zero emissions data

Fail 25 Nov 2019 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

zero emissions data

Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,004 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 35,004 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

emissions too clean to gain smoke test readings

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,718 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,718 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,185 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,185 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,465 miles

N/S rear tyre cracked and perished between tred!

O/S front tyre cracked and perished between tred!

O/S rear tyre cracked and perished between tred!

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 GYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

HD08 GYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HD08 GYA safe to buy?

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