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MK08 BKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,357 mi
Last recorded176,357 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 176,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 176,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 164,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 152,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2021 134,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,088 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 108,485 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,992 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,992 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,171 miles

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 38,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

diesel smoke meter not detecting any smoke

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,266 miles

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

diesel smoke meter not detecting any smoke

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,692 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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MK08 BKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK08 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

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

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