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D13 BRJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 BRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 136,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,687 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not showing any plys/cords

Fail 3 Jan 2014 80,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not showing any plys/cords

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 68,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,671 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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D13 BRJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D13 BRJ, 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 D13 BRJ registered?

D13 BRJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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