MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam on both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid looks dirty
smoke level 0.38 max 0.50
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom tang (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surfaces both sides badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides are fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine and under covers fitted
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
engine and under covers fitted
Nearside Front tyre valve stem slightly perished
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four tyres beginning to perish
Nearside rear tyre perishing , but no cords exposed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF58 XVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?
BF58 XVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.
Is BF58 XVM safe to buy?
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