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B12 VPH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 VPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 92,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 85,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,975 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,434 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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B12 VPH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 B12 VPH, 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 B12 VPH registered?

B12 VPH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is B12 VPH safe to buy?

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