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BF58 XVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 XVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,444 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,245 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Cracking On Outer Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Cracking On Outer Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,074 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,478 miles

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

some surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,478 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing white light (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

some surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,392 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,171 miles

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

inner face rear brake discs showing signs of wear

o/s/r brake slight restricted free movement

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 XVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

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

Is BF58 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 XVK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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