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BL08 ZSV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 120,717 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 114,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 112,431 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 103,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,720 miles

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 28 Jun 2016 78,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,993 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,756 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 ZSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

BL08 ZSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 ZSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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