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VO08 BKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,029 mi
Last recorded154,029 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,029 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 154,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 126,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 126,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,459 miles

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing/cracking + n/s/f inner boot starting to crack

some brake judder on rear foot brake

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread

some wear to rear lower suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,593 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,019 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,548 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,670 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 BKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

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

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