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AO58 BFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,410 mi
Last recorded115,410 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear pads and discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,174 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 113,169 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,786 miles

Front exhaust flexy weak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,786 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexy weak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,854 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,734 miles

both rear tyres have slight feathering on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,898 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 BFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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