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BD08 ENV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,493 mi
Last recorded187,493 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 187,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 174,943 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 174,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 161,858 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,877 miles

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 153,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 144,539 miles

coil springs corroded but complete

engine cover and under tray fitted

hand brake little reserve travel !!!!

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill areas

Fail 14 Jan 2019 144,538 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coil springs corroded but complete

engine cover and under tray fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill areas

Pass 10 Jan 2018 140,433 miles

Brake repair wet but no leak found time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded

engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 140,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded

engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,171 miles

brake repair wet no leaks found time retest

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 16 Jan 2017 134,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,322 miles

covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2016 125,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2015 118,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD08 ENV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD08 ENV, 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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BD08 ENV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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