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BF58 XVA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 XVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,238 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 112,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,985 miles

Front Surface corrosion to front sub-frame

N/s/r shock dust cover surface corrosion

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear brake backing plates

Rear Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame/components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Surface corrosion to front sub-frame

N/s/r shock dust cover surface corrosion

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear brake backing plates

Rear Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame/components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 46,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,193 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,761 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 XVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

BF58 XVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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