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BF08 MXR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,070 mi
Last recorded175,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 175,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 175,070 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 160,088 miles

advise on corrosion to front brake discs

advise on n/s/f tyre close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/f tyre close to limit of tread wear

Fail 22 Jul 2019 160,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise on corrosion to front brake discs

advise on n/s/f tyre close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/f tyre close to limit of tread wear

Pass 26 Jul 2018 143,508 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm slight wear on edges just legal

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some LEDs off on high level stop light

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,751 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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BF08 MXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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