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BF08 MVP

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,426 mi
Last recorded169,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 169,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT FLEXI (7.1.2)

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Fail 9 Sep 2015 169,425 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT FLEXI (7.1.2)

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Pass 12 Sep 2014 168,585 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 168,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 143,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,007 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,324 miles

rear gear box rubber mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear gear box rubber mounting bush deteriorated

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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BF08 MVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BF08 MVP, 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 BF08 MVP registered?

BF08 MVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 MVP safe to buy?

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