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FD57 BZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,292 mi
Last recorded159,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 159,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 159,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 146,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 146,532 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 128,217 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 128,217 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 104,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper poor

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,459 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper poor

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,826 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,756 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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FD57 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FD57 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

FD57 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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