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BT08 ELC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ELC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,120 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 110,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,948 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2014 96,134 miles

Both rear seat belt catch covers damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2014 96,134 miles

Both rear seat belt catch covers damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,414 miles

Both rear tyres worn on limit of 1.6mm on inner edges, also heavily perished

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,112 miles

O/S/R seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts and cracks in o/s/r tyre

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 ELC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

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

Is BT08 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ELC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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