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MK08 BNB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,710 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 139,706 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 132,304 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 124,536 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 111,954 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,382 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,665 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,559 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 32,302 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 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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