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OE08 GWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,304 mi
Last recorded128,304 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 GWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2022 128,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 125,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 125,526 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,156 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,183 miles

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

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

slight play offside & nearside front anti/roll bar drop link

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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OE08 GWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE08 GWX, 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 OE08 GWX registered?

OE08 GWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OE08 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 GWX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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