MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear suspension starting to deteriorate
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
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
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leaking
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front bumper damaged. nearside front fog lamp broken
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MK08 BKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 BKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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