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SA08 BXB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,910 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 41,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,882 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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SA08 BXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA08 BXB, 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 SA08 BXB registered?

SA08 BXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is SA08 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 BXB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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