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BL08 ZTB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,249 mi
Last recorded189,249 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 189,249 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear quarter panels corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2019 187,556 miles

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet Damaged On Corners

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 187,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet Damaged On Corners

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 178,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread COLOURED IN (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 178,826 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front ENGINE UNDER TRAY HANGING DOWN

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAIL ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 171,196 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reg plate poor

seat belt poor re-coil

Fail 3 Aug 2017 171,196 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reg plate poor

seat belt poor re-coil

Pass 1 Aug 2016 163,008 miles

Front brakes slightly uneven application

Front reg plate poor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat belt poor re-coil

Pass 21 Jul 2015 154,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 154,269 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 139,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,315 miles

both front macpherson strut top support bearings slightly stiff (felt during lock to lock check)

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 ZTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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