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BF58 SSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,957 mi
Last recorded177,957 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 SSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 177,957 miles

Nearside Front more worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre more worn on outer edge

aux belt worn

coolant pipe on front of engine corroded

gear cables stiff

headlights tarnished

ignition switch stiff

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,452 miles

Nearside Front top mount notchy from side to side

coolant pipe corroding

gear selection very stiff

ignition switch sticking

Fail 30 Oct 2018 167,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi section sooty

Nearside Front top mount notchy from side to side

coolant pipe corroding

exhaust system corroding

gear selection very stiff

ignition switch sticking

Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,048 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre more worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,046 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre more worn on inner edge (bald)

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

Offside Front tyre more worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,108 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 132,108 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,413 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,286 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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BF58 SSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF58 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

BF58 SSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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