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BP08 AJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp outer cover broken

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,520 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,545 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 110,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,585 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,782 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,558 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 69,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,343 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,152 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 AJU, 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 AJU registered?

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

Is BP08 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 AJU shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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