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WG57 BGO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,824 mi
Last recorded137,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 119,341 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection on adult belts

Front brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (corroded)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine vibration /misfire noticed

Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine vibration /misfire noticed

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,498 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,537 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,691 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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WG57 BGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG57 BGO, 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 BGO registered?

WG57 BGO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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