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MF08 GYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,973 mi
Last recorded104,973 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,241 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 76,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,428 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 GYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF08 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF08 GYO registered?

MF08 GYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is MF08 GYO safe to buy?

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