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BJ08 YJO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,457 mi
Last recorded152,457 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 152,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,799 miles

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 144,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/4 mm and balding on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2 mm and bald on edges. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,079 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear heat sheild lose

Fail 19 Jan 2017 130,079 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear heat sheild lose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 112,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel filter , but cannot see a permanent leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,326 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 75,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,431 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 YJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

BJ08 YJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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