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BL08 ZTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,876 mi
Last recorded152,876 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 149,189 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Looks to have over heated. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,403 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also starting to wear low ()

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 127,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant pipe badly corroded front of engine

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation not releasing at the same rate. (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,318 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 11 Apr 2016 94,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly unevenly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,110 miles

slight uneven wear in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,542 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 ZTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 ZTN, 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 ZTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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