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BJ08 UAV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,520 mi
Last recorded178,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 178,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield over exhaust adrift

Fail 16 Jan 2019 178,520 miles

Brake fluid contaminated also level between min and max (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorting on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield over exhaust adrift

Pass 8 Jan 2018 171,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on edge (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on edges (3.5.1i)

Rear heat shield over rear box on exhaust adrift

Pass 18 Jan 2017 162,514 miles

both rear brakes have a minor bind.

minor exhaust blow.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 162,513 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes have a minor bind.

minor exhaust blow.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 152,919 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 152,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 144,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloys scuffed

slight fuel weep from fuel filter housing area

Fail 20 Jan 2015 144,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloys scuffed

slight fuel weep from fuel filter housing area

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,333 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 110,415 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,492 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,641 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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BJ08 UAV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ08 UAV, 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 BJ08 UAV registered?

BJ08 UAV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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