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BK08 BBJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear n/s and o/s arch corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2019 115,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear n/s and o/s arch corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,917 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,917 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,734 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,124 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs thin

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,359 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,495 miles

brake fluid black

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,012 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,012 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BK08 BBJ 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 BK08 BBJ, 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 BK08 BBJ registered?

BK08 BBJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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