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BN08 PYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 143,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Rear top shock absorber mount corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 142,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges completely worn. (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin minimum requirements just met. (advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

steering rack has a slight leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,603 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 117,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 93,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,654 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 86,622 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,340 miles

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 27 May 2015 62,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 44,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,027 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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BN08 PYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN08 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

BN08 PYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 PYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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