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VO08 BVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,035 mi
Last recorded202,035 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 202,035 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Headlamp bracket cracked but still secure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 202,035 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp bracket cracked but still secure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 190,465 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cable brackets broken but still secure

Fail 25 Feb 2022 189,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake cable brackets broken but still secure

Fail 1 Feb 2022 188,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 175,065 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded scored pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front shock absorber slightly misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre has nail ()

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Nail in tyre offside rear tyre has nail ()

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 164,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 152,112 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 152,112 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,973 miles

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

n/s/r & o./s/r disc backplates corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r & o./s/r disc backplates corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,728 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,483 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 102,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn almost to canvas! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 101,831 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn almost to canvas! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,918 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight bind n/s rear wheel brake

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,954 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,204 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 BVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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