MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box around exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Middle/rear exhaust sections/joints heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Radiator mounts broken off / corroded - Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box around exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Middle/rear exhaust sections/joints heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker top mount deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front radiator mounts corroded/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Darkened (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe unions by tank corroded x2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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MK08 BNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?
MK08 BNB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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