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MK08 BHP

2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,758 mi
Last recorded164,758 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15083,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 164,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 155,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 155,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 149,708 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 149,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 144,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 144,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 134,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,859 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,217 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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MK08 BHP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 83,560 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 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK08 BHP registered?

MK08 BHP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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