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M28 GEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 GEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top Mount Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 71,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top Mount Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mounting deteriorated and oxidized.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mounting deteriorated and oxidized.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,052 miles

both front tyres wearing bias on edges of

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,977 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,956 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,767 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tred

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,745 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,820 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,766 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,709 miles

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing any cords

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,386 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)

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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M28 GEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M28 GEH, 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 M28 GEH registered?

M28 GEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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