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VO08 BLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,101 mi
Last recorded231,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 231,101 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 226,858 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 223,217 miles

Nearside Rear calliper retaining spring missing, performance or security not affected

Fail 4 Dec 2020 223,217 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear calliper retaining spring missing, performance or security not affected

Pass 20 Mar 2020 222,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 209,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 209,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 178,430 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 178,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,361 miles

Rear discs and pads in poor condition.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 127,316 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,227 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 76,318 miles

Tread on rear tyres uneven on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 54,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,433 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 BLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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