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VO08 BKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,218 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,918 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,925 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,956 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,902 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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VO08 BKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VO08 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

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

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