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VO08 BNN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,877 mi
Last recorded175,877 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 175,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 172,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 167,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 162,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 155,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 149,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,526 miles

front number plate fading

o/s front fog lamp broken

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

small cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,645 miles

o/s/f fog lense broaken

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,320 miles

Both front tyres on wear indicators

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Two nails offside rear tyre

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 BNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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