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VO08 BVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,372 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,991 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 98,989 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack gator (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,996 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,425 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 BVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for VO08 BVS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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