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BF58 XVM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,090 mi
Last recorded154,090 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 154,090 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 154,090 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 144,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 124,768 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 May 2022 124,759 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2021 103,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 103,403 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2020 80,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,555 miles

brake fluid looks dirty

smoke level 0.38 max 0.50

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,096 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,793 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,793 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,084 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,784 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,381 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing , but no cords exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,142 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,865 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,171 miles

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

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 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.

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