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VO08 BJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,860 mi
Last recorded173,860 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 173,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Rear Rear discs are in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2018 173,860 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Number plate bulb not working (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter or tank leaking. diesel is leaking in a large area. so it is diffcult to know the source of leak. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shields deatached

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Rear Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2017 150,302 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf bumper damaged but no sharp edges exposed

os steering rack boot twisted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 150,302 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf bumper damaged but no sharp edges exposed

os steering rack boot twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 127,566 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,454 miles

front and rear brakes are worn

front tyres are worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,260 miles

all four tyres are showing signs of wear

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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VO08 BJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 BJX, 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 VO08 BJX registered?

VO08 BJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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