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BG03 DEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,184 mi
Last recorded157,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2022 157,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,550 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,218 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,418 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,348 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 65,348 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,713 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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BG03 DEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG03 DEL, 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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BG03 DEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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