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MK08 BKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 132,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2021 132,333 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,047 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

the car has damage on o/s rear

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

coolant leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,286 miles

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

coolant leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged. nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged. nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,571 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 BKZ 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 MK08 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

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

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