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BU58 GGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 GGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 139,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,070 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,982 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,335 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,140 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,140 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,242 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

turbo pipe split

Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

turbo pipe split

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 83,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 72,983 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,769 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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BU58 GGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU58 GGV, 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 BU58 GGV registered?

BU58 GGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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