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BG58 LPU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,947 mi
Last recorded135,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2020 135,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror glass broken but can see throw

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner edge is heavily warn and is very close to encroaching on the centre 3/4 of the tread.

Nearside Front inner edge of the tyre is heavily warn and is very close to the tyre canvas. (borderline pass)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge is heavily warn and is very close to encroaching on the centre 3/4 of the tread.

Offside Front inner edge of the tyre is heavily warn and is very close to the tyre canvas. (borderline pass)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbed against the ABS sensor wiring. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbed against the ABS sensor wiring. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,777 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

rear tyres wornon edges & unevanly

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 LPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LPU, 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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BG58 LPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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