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BD08 WHU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,363 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 112,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2017 99,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,573 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,071 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 WHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

BD08 WHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is BD08 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 WHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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