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MF08 GXW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 97,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to being negligible (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,260 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,835 miles

Engine ; Ancillary belt cracking

Fuel system ; Cap seal perished / cracking

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split at small end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread uneven / areas low at inner edge , cuts & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour pink / orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,763 miles

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,940 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,459 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear tyre wall perished

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,253 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2011 23,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MF08 GXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF08 GXW, 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 MF08 GXW registered?

MF08 GXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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