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BF58 XUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

233,096 mi
Last recorded233,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 233,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 213,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 213,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 194,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 169,724 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 169,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 160,966 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 160,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,332 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 135,326 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,027 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,693 miles

adv on both front brake disc worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,650 miles

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

adv on both front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,071 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 XUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

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

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