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BF08 RTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 RTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,062 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 70,062 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 68,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 67,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 65,669 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,134 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

discs corroded & worn

n/s rear tyre worn iner edge

rear tyres worn unevenly

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 RTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF08 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

BF08 RTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BF08 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 RTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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