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BL08 ZSJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,720 mi
Last recorded130,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,541 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

n/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

staining around fuel filter

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

staining around fuel filter

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,483 miles

auxillary/ timing belt bearing noise

fluctuation from both front brakes

front brake disks poor

o/s/f shocker corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxillary/ timing belt bearing noise

fluctuation from both front brakes

front brake disks poor

o/s/f shocker corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,102 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,602 miles

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

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

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

osf strut top bearing rough

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,105 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 ZSJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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