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BJ08 UAZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,469 mi
Last recorded140,469 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 140,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 140,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,107 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,958 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 99,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ08 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

BJ08 UAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UAZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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