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BF08 MWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 134,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 133,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose pipe is slightly leak

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

car has age related rust

exhaust skin is in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,218 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 15 Jun 2020 131,071 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 131,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eng.cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 100,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2015 100,912 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,056 miles

offside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn to limit

offside rear tyre in poor condition and worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested ( brake binding )

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,404 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,893 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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BF08 MWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

BF08 MWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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