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BG58 JJL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,280 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 122,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,169 miles

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,711 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 81,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JJL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 JJL registered?

BG58 JJL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is BG58 JJL safe to buy?

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