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BF58 SVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,486 mi
Last recorded151,486 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 SVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 151,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under covers obscuing some components

Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2024 136,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall (rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light Illumenated, not part of MOT for 2008 vehicle

Unable to fully check vehicle, due to undertrays and engine covers

Fail 25 Apr 2024 136,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall (rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light Illumenated, not part of MOT for 2008 vehicle

Unable to fully check vehicle, due to undertrays and engine covers

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,194 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,194 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 122,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,298 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 96,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,224 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,731 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,138 miles

n/s/f tyre just over 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,627 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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BF58 SVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF58 SVE, 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 BF58 SVE registered?

BF58 SVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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