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SK56 GGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,431 mi
Last recorded70,431 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 GGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 69,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+ n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,283 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads beginning to wear low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing from body

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

Offside Items removed from screen for test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,376 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn and cracking around treads

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,483 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded near mounting points

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,909 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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SK56 GGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 SK56 GGY, 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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SK56 GGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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