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BJ08 YMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,180 mi
Last recorded171,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 171,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 171,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 167,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 167,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also, excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 161,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 161,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 150,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear bars close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake flexi metal ends corroding

Fail 3 May 2018 150,723 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear bars close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake flexi metal ends corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 149,025 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 149,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 139,303 miles

minor blow from exhaust system

Fail 9 May 2016 139,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

minor blow from exhaust system

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,065 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,065 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,675 miles

o/s/r binding slightly. o/s/r tyre mishaped slightly. o/s/f tyre heavy wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r binding slightly. o/s/r tyre mishaped slightly. o/s/f tyre heavy wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,416 miles

advice nail in nearside rear tyre 215/55r16 93v

advice rear brake discs grooved advice only both sides

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ08 YMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

BJ08 YMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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