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BJ08 UVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 107,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,054 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,637 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 90,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,737 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 84,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,821 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,421 miles

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

Nearside Front inner side wall starting to perish & crack

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,267 miles

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

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 UVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

BJ08 UVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BJ08 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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