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EA08 GYH

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,515 mi
Last recorded128,515 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 128,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 124,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 121,556 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,186 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,278 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,155 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Feb 2016 81,467 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,791 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,393 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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EA08 GYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA08 GYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA08 GYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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