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VO08 BLN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,851 mi
Last recorded191,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 191,851 miles

Please note: Rear Brake discs are worn slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 181,687 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 181,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 171,184 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 164,165 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,181 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 130,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from o/s rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,547 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,191 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 16 May 2013 42,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 42,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,017 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,017 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 23,534 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 BLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

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

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