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BF58 XVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,642 mi
Last recorded137,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 137,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 137,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 123,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,646 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,423 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 XVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

BF58 XVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is BF58 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 XVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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