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OE08 GWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,242 mi
Last recorded173,242 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 173,242 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 173,242 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hangings on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

DPF Warning message filter blocked

Pass 15 May 2018 161,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,056 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,589 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 129,539 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,360 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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OE08 GWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

OE08 GWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is OE08 GWZ safe to buy?

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