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BF58 SVD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,503 mi
Last recorded167,503 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 167,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 104,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,281 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,432 miles

Nearside Front slight leak of power steering fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

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

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