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BN58 UWR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,965 mi
Last recorded195,965 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 195,965 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 195,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both central and rear heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 177,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Nearside Rear Wheel slight play up and down

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 170,058 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 170,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 163,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 163,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 158,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,229 miles

front tyre tread depths getting low

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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BN58 UWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN58 UWR, 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 BN58 UWR registered?

BN58 UWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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