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BL08 NYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 167,859 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dual mass flywheel very noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2023 161,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

VERY SLIGHT LEAK ON FUEL FILTER HOUSEING

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,870 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 122,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 94,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,979 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,979 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,843 miles

Coolant leak

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 NYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL08 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

BL08 NYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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