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VO08 BLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,343 mi
Last recorded171,343 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2019 171,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,567 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush near side rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,053 miles

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 23 Feb 2011 38,843 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 BLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

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

Is VO08 BLJ safe to buy?

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