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NA58 BCF

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 108,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s rear springs rusty

o/s h/brake cable support bracket broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,737 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 75,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,020 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Sill covers fitted to both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,436 miles

both rear tyre treads stepping

front exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,574 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,502 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 47,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,837 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,837 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,982 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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NA58 BCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA58 BCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NA58 BCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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