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OD08 GED

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,810 mi
Last recorded117,810 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD08 GED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 117,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 108,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 98,010 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 98,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,647 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s head light aim is on the low limit

rear bumper is damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2014 64,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s head light aim is on the low limit

rear bumper is damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,119 miles

near side rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OD08 GED is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OD08 GED, 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 OD08 GED registered?

OD08 GED is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is OD08 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for OD08 GED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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