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BB08 OEB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,728 mi
Last recorded152,728 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 OEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 152,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear both trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 139,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,588 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 122,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 112,708 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2019 93,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2018 82,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 71,593 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 57,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and blowing slightly

Fail 23 May 2016 57,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated and blowing slightly

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres out of shape inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,393 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,965 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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BB08 OEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BB08 OEB, 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 BB08 OEB registered?

BB08 OEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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