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BN08 FJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,473 mi
Last recorded204,473 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 204,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 204,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 189,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 178,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 178,965 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 168,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 163,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 156,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 143,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 137,923 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 137,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper rubber gaiter deterioring

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 97,438 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,254 miles

CUT/TEAR NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE, BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS, WITHIN TREADED AREA

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,969 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front 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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BN08 FJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN08 FJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 FJZ registered?

BN08 FJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is BN08 FJZ safe to buy?

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