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BG08 RDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,005 mi
Last recorded165,005 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 RDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 165,005 miles

Offside Outer cv boot worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 163,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 162,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 162,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 161,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2022 161,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 159,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 158,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 155,931 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 155,931 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 137,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,409 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 26 Apr 2014 117,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,019 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BG08 RDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 BG08 RDZ, 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 BG08 RDZ registered?

BG08 RDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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