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BL08 NYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,680 mi
Last recorded154,680 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 154,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 154,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 144,755 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 144,755 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,132 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 118,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

driver seat belt lazy to retract.

rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,815 miles

EML illuminated.

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated.

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,055 miles

Eml illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,716 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/perishing.

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,481 miles

Exhaust system/hangers slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/perishing slightly.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,006 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking...lubricated.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Bonnet safety catch sticking...lubricated.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BL08 NYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

BL08 NYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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