MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs badly lipped (worn) pads ok
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs badly lipped (worn) pads ok
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO08 BKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BKG, 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 BKG registered?
VO08 BKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is VO08 BKG safe to buy?
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