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BJ08 YNR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,456 mi
Last recorded145,456 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 145,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 129,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 129,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5m2 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively flexi to caliper banjo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 127,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s rear trailing arms brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 113,514 miles

Eye level brake light inop.

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber casings corroded at top

Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,428 miles

Rear eye level stop inop

Pass 13 May 2020 101,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 94,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f shock absorber body corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f shock absorber body corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,098 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,089 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 72,950 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,027 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

imbalance on rear foot brake effort

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,467 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,985 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

nearside front wiper split in middle

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,365 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 YNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

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

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