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BL08 ZSO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 158,727 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Jan 2021 158,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit =0.50 1/m Average reading =1.21 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,344 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 118,329 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2012 56,198 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,510 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 ZSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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