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BP57 NNK

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,086 mi
Last recorded165,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 165,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 150,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock becoming corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipe unions becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,826 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock becoming corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipe unions becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 140,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension and exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension and exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 116,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 115,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,439 miles

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)

tested wet,sills covered,

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,414 miles

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

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)

tested wet,sills covered,

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,193 miles

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

sills covered,offside front tyre 2 mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,638 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
Full Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt reliability report

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BP57 NNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP57 NNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP57 NNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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