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BT08 EKW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,254 mi
Last recorded228,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 228,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 218,181 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 218,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 212,678 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 188,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 138,577 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 138,577 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,145 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

play in n/s/r suspension top hub mount bush.

washer jets partially blocked.

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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BT08 EKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 EKW, 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 BT08 EKW registered?

BT08 EKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 EKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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