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BF58 XVH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 150,674 miles

slight smoke on acceleratoration

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Rear shocks poor

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f 2m/m worn outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,804 miles

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,611 miles

slight weap of diesel around diesel filter

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,300 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,797 miles

both sills cov ered in plastic trim

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 XVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

BF58 XVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is BF58 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 XVH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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