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BL08 BFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,881 mi
Last recorded187,881 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 187,881 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 187,858 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear ( Under Side Of Vehicle Corroded )

Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 181,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 118,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 118,686 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2017 109,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 109,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 98,489 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen, out of drivers view

front brake application slightly uneven

lean emitter, smoke level not detected

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 87,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,040 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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BL08 BFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 BFX, 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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BL08 BFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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