MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.
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.
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
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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