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BF58 XVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 95,943 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner wheel rim distorted slightly

stone chips in front screen

Fail 2 Nov 2011 48,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,361 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 XVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF58 XVC registered?

BF58 XVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is BF58 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 XVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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