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BP08 AHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,404 mi
Last recorded135,404 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipes blowing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,123 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,103 miles

Small oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,103 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Small oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,297 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,280 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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BP08 AHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AHO, 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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BP08 AHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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