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B7 PFB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,554 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 66,554 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,914 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2014 46,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,089 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,835 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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B7 PFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B7 PFB, 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 B7 PFB registered?

B7 PFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is B7 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 PFB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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