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BJ08 XCH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,942 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,068 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear and o/s/front tyres cracking in tread 225/45/17

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,175 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 XCH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

BJ08 XCH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XCH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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