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WG57 BHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,067 mi
Last recorded161,067 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 161,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 161,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manafold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack damp no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel filter damp but no leaks detected at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2021 152,755 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manafold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack damp no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel filter damp but no leaks detected at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 150,065 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners obstructing drivers view ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 147,962 miles

Slight leak from power steering rack, on offside

Fail 23 Aug 2019 147,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pads wearing close to the legal limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight leak from power steering rack, on offside

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,068 miles

FUEL FILTER HOUSING IS BROKEN BUT IS SECURED WITH A CABLE TIE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 143,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

FUEL FILTER HOUSING IS BROKEN BUT IS SECURED WITH A CABLE TIE

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly to outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly to outer edge

engine management light illuminated on dash board

Fail 30 Aug 2017 139,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly to outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly to outer edge

engine management light illuminated on dash board

Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 1 Jul 2014 104,833 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,680 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished and worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2012 67,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 67,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,496 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 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BHV, 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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WG57 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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