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BF08 MWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,893 miles

Front Inner tyres edges wearing slightly

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 127,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner tyres edges wearing slightly

Front coil springs slightly corroded

windscreen wipers park erratically

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,219 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2023 125,219 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,139 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,138 miles

Brake performance not tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,670 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel fuel damp

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm & age cracked

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm & age cracked

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,169 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

undertray & engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 92,169 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

undertray & engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,247 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,401 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 27 Mar 2014 60,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,273 miles

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

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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BF08 MWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 MWM, 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 BF08 MWM registered?

BF08 MWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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