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MK08 BKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,359 miles

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 110,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 101,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 85,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,333 miles

emissions would not register

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,736 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,646 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nuts missing off all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel filter

engine running lumpy

Fail 1 Aug 2018 55,625 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,721 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outter side wall starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,718 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)

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

Offside Rear tyre outter side wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,825 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,400 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MK08 BKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MK08 BKA, 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 MK08 BKA registered?

MK08 BKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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