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BF08 MXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,408 mi
Last recorded209,408 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 209,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 209,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 201,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 180,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 180,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,932 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 158,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/r16w ex load (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 139,284 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,103 miles

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

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

cat and rear exhaust heavily corroded

emissions too low to take reading on machine

Fail 30 Mar 2013 97,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cat and rear exhaust heavily corroded

emissions too low to take reading on machine

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MXO 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 69.2%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

BF08 MXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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