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BD08 EOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,465 mi
Last recorded168,465 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 168,465 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 168,168 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower than drivers side

fuel filter slightly damp but doesn't seem to be leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2022 158,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower than drivers side

fuel filter slightly damp but doesn't seem to be leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,498 miles

Front exhaust flexi very corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than off side but passed brake test

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate very corroded

front dpf flange to front pipe has a bolt sheered off but not blowing

Pass 22 Jul 2019 141,439 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 141,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 132,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 121,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 110,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on middle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,347 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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BD08 EOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 EOA, 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 EOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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