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BL08 BGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,986 mi
Last recorded202,986 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 202,986 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 202,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 183,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 180,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 173,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 157,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 157,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 144,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,182 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 29 Aug 2014 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,471 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre several cuts in tread.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,471 miles

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

Advise nearside rear tyre several cuts in tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 76,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BGF, 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 BL08 BGF registered?

BL08 BGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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