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BD57 MOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,232 mi
Last recorded158,232 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 158,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 158,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,271 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 140,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,776 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2016 125,770 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre tread stepped

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,135 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,946 miles

Front tyres Cracking in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres Cracking in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2011 80,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,692 miles

Exhaust smoke level too low for measurement

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

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

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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BD57 MOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD57 MOA, 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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BD57 MOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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