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BT08 EKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,562 mi
Last recorded115,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,562 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Top Mounts Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Bottom Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Full Exhaust System Is Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,898 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,636 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNT BUSHES DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Jul 2020 104,556 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S & N/S REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNT BUSHES DETERIORATING

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,547 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 91,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,194 miles

FLEXI SECTION OF EXHAUST LEAKING

N/S FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,227 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi system (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,025 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,489 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

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 EKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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