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BL57 BEU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,061 miles

zero emissions

Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,061 miles

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

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

zero emissions

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 20 May 2011 80,299 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 80,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,216 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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BL57 BEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL57 BEU, 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 BL57 BEU registered?

BL57 BEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is BL57 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 BEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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