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BJ08 YJN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 61,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,731 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,394 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 53,393 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 51,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 45,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,502 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,652 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 26,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,336 miles

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

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 YJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 YJN registered?

BJ08 YJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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