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BL08 ZTY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,009 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2016 135,007 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,939 miles

front bumper damaged at offside

offside rear wheel arch badly damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,934 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged at offside

offside rear wheel arch badly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,420 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,497 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 ZTY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

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

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