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BL08 ZTF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,344 mi
Last recorded153,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 153,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,585 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Metal coolant pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 144,566 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Metal coolant pipe corroded

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,366 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 Steering system slightly rough bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,874 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slight tear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,237 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 24,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

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

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