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BL08 ZTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,345 mi
Last recorded191,345 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 191,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Vibration on engine/flywheel

Water leak on engine

Fail 22 Jan 2024 191,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage to o/s mirror glass

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Vibration on engine/flywheel

Water leak on engine

Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 174,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,713 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 144,713 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,902 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 130,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,899 miles

Drivers door difficult to open from outside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,188 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Emissions not detected

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,517 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 76,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

o/s front outer brake pads on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,639 miles

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

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 ZTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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