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BG58 HBA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,408 mi
Last recorded114,408 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,643 miles

Offside Front brake showing signs of over heating

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (215/55/16w ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake showing signs of over heating

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (215/55/16w ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,976 miles

gear linkage stiff

Fail 2 Sep 2021 90,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

gear linkage stiff

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres have light cracking on tread face

Fail 14 Dec 2017 77,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres have light cracking on tread face

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,460 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,229 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,891 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,332 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,964 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 25,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs are very badly worn

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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BG58 HBA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG58 HBA, 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 BG58 HBA registered?

BG58 HBA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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