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MF08 GYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 149,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,427 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on legal bars (2mm)

Offside Front Tyre close to legal bars

Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre hitting legal bars and very low on tread 2mm

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread and low on presure

Offside Rear Tyre hitting legal bars

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,871 miles

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

Offside Front Seatbelt retracting mechanism poor

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2019 90,601 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,276 miles

child seat fitted to rear

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2016 74,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,057 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,055 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 61,440 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,950 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 24,948 miles

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

235/45/17/w

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,952 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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MF08 GYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MF08 GYA registered?

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

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