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BP57 NNM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,025 mi
Last recorded168,025 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot has a small hole.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack wet. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 132,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,940 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter / inner edges (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter / inner edges (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,456 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly grooved and coroded

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Front wiper blade is smearing

Rear brake discs are slightly grooved

advise child seat fitted n/s/r

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 103,441 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front brake discs slightly grooved and coroded

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Front wiper blade is smearing

Rear brake discs are slightly grooved

advise child seat fitted n/s/r

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,146 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,399 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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BP57 NNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP57 NNM, 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 BP57 NNM registered?

BP57 NNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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