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AO58 BFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 101,409 miles

Front Lower brace loose/detached on the nearside rear mount point

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/brace (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/brace (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower brace loose/detached on the nearside rear mount point

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,648 miles

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

Front Lower brace loose/detached on the nearside rear mount point

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near and Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 100,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower brace loose/detached on the nearside rear mount point

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near and Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside cuts and stones around the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,921 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,647 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside smearing very slightly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,737 miles

front and rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,017 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,711 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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AO58 BFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO58 BFK, 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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AO58 BFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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