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BD08 WHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 84,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 79,523 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 11 Nov 2023 78,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filter houseing damp

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,283 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 68,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL CUT TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,248 miles

Front nearside and offside front wiper blades split

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged stick on mirror damaged and heated mirror glass deffective ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged heated mirror glass deffective (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge also ha s abnormal wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front nearside and offside front wiper blades split

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged stick on mirror damaged and heated mirror glass deffective ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged heated mirror glass deffective (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,971 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 31 Jul 2013 32,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,483 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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BD08 WHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD08 WHL, 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 BD08 WHL registered?

BD08 WHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 WHL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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