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VO08 BVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,511 mi
Last recorded141,511 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 137,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 137,531 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 133,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 113,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 113,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 86,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 58,745 miles

n/s steering rack damp

Fail 23 May 2016 58,745 miles

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

n/s steering rack damp

Pass 4 Apr 2015 48,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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