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BN08 PZC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,687 mi
Last recorded139,687 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 139,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,709 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,706 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2021 123,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,758 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 3 Oct 2020 116,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,672 miles

front pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,689 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 PZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZC, 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 BN08 PZC registered?

BN08 PZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 PZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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