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BU58 GTF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,953 mi
Last recorded149,953 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 GTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 149,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2020 137,621 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,243 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 125,967 miles

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

Advise brake Fluid will soon need changing,

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,342 miles

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

Offside Front Advise drivers door opening mechanism needs attention need to pull hard to open door from outside,

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 899,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 899,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,336 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,095 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 GTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

BU58 GTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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