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BF58 SRO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,279 mi
Last recorded89,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,885 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,427 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front suspension anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,575 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,093 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel smoke emmisions to clean to register on tester

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 SRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

BF58 SRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BF58 SRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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