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BO53 ARM

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ARM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at the rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at the rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,227 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres has small cuts to the inner side walls but ply or cords not showing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,394 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak(rack)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,585 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,585 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,687 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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BO53 ARM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO53 ARM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BO53 ARM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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