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R32 GJO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,726 mi
Last recorded109,726 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 GJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber alloy upper support bracket oxidised

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber has oxidisation to alloy support bracket.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,872 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,956 miles

chip on windscreen zone B less than 40mm

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,214 miles

Exhaust rear heast shield loose

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 37,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,689 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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R32 GJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R32 GJO, 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 R32 GJO registered?

R32 GJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for R32 GJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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