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BJ58 OTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,244 mi
Last recorded176,244 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 176,244 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 171,898 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 171,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 166,708 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 151,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 151,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED SIDE WALL

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,300 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,320 miles

cover sills fitted

inner edge of both rear tyres worn, step tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,842 miles

Nearside 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)

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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BJ58 OTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ58 OTP, 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 BJ58 OTP registered?

BJ58 OTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BJ58 OTP safe to buy?

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