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BF58 SPU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,311 mi
Last recorded152,311 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 SPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 152,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,973 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 148,969 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure door not open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 137,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosion to front coil spring

Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,467 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracking to front o/s and n/s tyres

cracking to o/s front tyre

light corrosion to front coil spring

Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 130,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 121,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flex joint slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flex joint slightly damaged

oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,888 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BF58 SPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF58 SPU, 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 BF58 SPU registered?

BF58 SPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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