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S44 BDA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,908 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,967 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 99,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,797 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,504 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,453 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 60,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,333 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,790 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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S44 BDA 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 75%.

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 S44 BDA, 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 S44 BDA registered?

S44 BDA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is S44 BDA safe to buy?

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