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NA08 GJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 GJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 131,469 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough and noisy (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 133,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on the outer side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust slightly blowing

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough and noisy (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box is slightly blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,827 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,376 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,239 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 88,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,022 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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NA08 GJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA08 GJU, 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 NA08 GJU registered?

NA08 GJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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