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BD08 WJA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,244 mi
Last recorded162,244 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 162,244 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 162,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 162,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated value 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market HID kits fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,382 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 146,999 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 119,156 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 31 May 2016 119,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 30 May 2015 109,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2015 109,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 24 May 2014 98,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges uneven

Pass 24 May 2013 89,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 78,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 WJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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