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BF57 FWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 FWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Very slight leakage from fuel filter

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,515 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 115,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,354 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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BF57 FWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF57 FWO, 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 BF57 FWO registered?

BF57 FWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is BF57 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 FWO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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