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YE08 GXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,802 mi
Last recorded143,802 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 143,802 miles

Both rear top shock absorber mounts slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 119,637 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 119,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,719 miles

all brake pads very low

o/s/f link has play

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2014 97,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 85,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 5 May 2012 77,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,389 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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YE08 GXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE08 GXZ, 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 YE08 GXZ registered?

YE08 GXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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