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FP08 GVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,294 mi
Last recorded150,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 150,294 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 150,294 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,327 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 130,431 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in rack

underside corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,529 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

rear discs poor

front suspension worn

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,587 miles

Nail In Offside Front Tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock Mount Worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,185 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,301 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 57,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,187 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FP08 GVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP08 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 GVR registered?

FP08 GVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FP08 GVR safe to buy?

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