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VO08 BKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,645 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,987 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 98,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid reservoir low

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,556 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 BKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD registered?

VO08 BKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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