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BA04 HOO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,488 mi
Last recorded102,488 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 HOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,460 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,545 miles

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

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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BA04 HOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BA04 HOO, 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 BA04 HOO registered?

BA04 HOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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