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M4 GVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,663 mi
Last recorded139,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 GVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 139,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,160 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,117 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorber bodys corroded

corrosion around rear subframe and wishbones

handbrake efficency 14%

under body trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,655 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

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 surface rust on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,782 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,668 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,620 miles

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

rear brake discs scored

Fail 12 Jul 2011 67,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs scored

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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M4 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M4 GVE, 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 M4 GVE registered?

M4 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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