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VO08 BTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,843 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 87,841 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,231 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

eml light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly cracking and worn advise replacement

both rear tyres badly cracking and worn advise replacement

Fail 29 Jan 2015 73,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,690 miles

both front tyres perished and worn

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,869 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 BTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

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

Is VO08 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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