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WG57 BGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 135,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 124,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 118,843 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,764 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 114,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,777 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Jan 2011 94,772 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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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WG57 BGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG57 BGK, 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 WG57 BGK registered?

WG57 BGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WG57 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 BGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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