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RO08 GUG

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 103,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

zero emissions no print out

Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

zero emissions no print out

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,646 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 89,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 89,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 81,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,058 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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RO08 GUG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow 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 RO08 GUG, 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 RO08 GUG registered?

RO08 GUG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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