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MK08 BNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,026 mi
Last recorded158,026 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 158,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 148,636 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure linkage seized (3.1 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both top shock mounts corroded/breaking up

brake pads wearing front and rear

oil leaks could not see due to engine covers fitted

rear exhaust rubber missing

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 9 May 2018 143,566 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 143,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 139,112 miles

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

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

oil leak - suspect gear box area

Fail 24 May 2017 139,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak - suspect gear box area

Pass 10 May 2016 132,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring lower pad rotten/disintegrating

bonnet cable partially siezed

nearside rear exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,086 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' defect measuring 45mm plus several smaller areas of damage at offside (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall - cords visible (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated outer cover and release button missing (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring lower pad rotten/disintegrating

bonnet cable partially siezed

nearside rear exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,762 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 117,465 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 117,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE ON NEARSIDE W/BLADE 23"

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL AT 2.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE NOW 235 / 45 / 17 W

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,490 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,335 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 BNF 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 62.5%.

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 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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

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

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