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SA08 BWJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,182 mi
Last recorded182,182 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 182,182 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 182,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 179,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust boot in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 179,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust boot in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 176,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 172,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 168,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 162,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,042 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2015 154,873 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,010 miles

windscreen is damagede more then 40mm outside swipe area

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,967 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small cracks in off side rear tyres

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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SA08 BWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA08 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA08 BWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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