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BF58 XVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,961 mi
Last recorded191,961 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 191,961 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 191,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 191,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pink (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pink (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 191,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 174,404 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 158,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 143,014 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2020 143,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2019 132,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 132,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 119,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 103,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,633 miles

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 92,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 22 May 2015 81,046 miles

smoke emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 16 May 2014 67,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,532 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 XVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

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

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