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FD57 BZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,168 miles

Nearside Front strut, roughness in top mounting

Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,171 miles

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

Nearside Front strut, roughness in top mounting

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine oil leak,leaking on exhaust (oil filter)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,091 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,670 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))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,600 miles

Nearside Front bumper is not flush with the body

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,212 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,090 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,079 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,077 miles

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

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

Front discs worn

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,081 miles

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

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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FD57 BZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD57 BZT, 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 FD57 BZT registered?

FD57 BZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FD57 BZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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