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BD08 WHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,011 mi
Last recorded123,011 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 123,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,283 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,282 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 45,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,673 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 WHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

BD08 WHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is BD08 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 WHT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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