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BK58 EEF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,533 mi
Last recorded184,533 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 EEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 184,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 175,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 175,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 162,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 145,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 118,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 118,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,912 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre 3mm

osr tyre 3mm

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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BK58 EEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 BK58 EEF, 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 BK58 EEF registered?

BK58 EEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 EEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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