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BP08 AHF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,145 mi
Last recorded161,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 161,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 161,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 128,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,983 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,683 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,212 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres -inner treads featherd

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,960 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 63,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,666 miles

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

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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BP08 AHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 BP08 AHF, 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 BP08 AHF registered?

BP08 AHF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BP08 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 AHF 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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