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BJ08 UVH

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,959 miles

screen chipped front and rear suspension rubbers and mountings starting to perish and wear

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,607 miles

exhaust weak and rusty rear suspension rubbers starting to wear

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust weak and rusty rear suspension rubbers starting to wear

Pass 31 Dec 2016 70,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,989 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,958 miles

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

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 UVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ08 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

BJ08 UVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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