MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front 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 Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Slight exhaust leak at front flexible coupling.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Slight exhaust leak at front flexible coupling.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front inner tyre sidewall starting to split
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG58 JJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BG58 JJY, 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 JJY registered?
BG58 JJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2008.
Is BG58 JJY safe to buy?
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