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BB03 ASH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,598 mi
Last recorded184,598 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 ASH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 184,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front fog inop

parking brake efficiency only just met limits 16% offside weak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 170,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,497 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 162,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 153,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,611 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r cracks in treads

Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear n/s/r cracks in treads

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,887 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2013 104,032 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,727 miles

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

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

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

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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BB03 ASH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BB03 ASH, 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 BB03 ASH registered?

BB03 ASH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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