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BL08 ZUD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 168,022 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 168,010 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 150,637 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 May 2019 150,637 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 129,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 129,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,295 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner pads clearly. (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 103,265 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner pads clearly. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,945 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/r top rose bush has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,891 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,402 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp jammed

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly scorded

service light on

travel in park brake lever

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,137 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 ZUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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