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BD08 WHS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 131,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,430 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 125,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,365 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 121,358 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,231 miles

rear tyres starting to wear uneven may have road noise

Fail 5 Mar 2019 117,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear tyres starting to wear uneven may have road noise

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,197 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 104,428 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 97,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,422 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,081 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,611 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 WHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHS, 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 BD08 WHS registered?

BD08 WHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 WHS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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