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BG08 YTJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 91,376 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,888 miles

Coolant leak front of engine area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 85,887 miles

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

Coolant leak front of engine area ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,190 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2015 67,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,756 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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BG08 YTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG08 YTJ, 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 BG08 YTJ registered?

BG08 YTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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