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BG08 YTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 99,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 99,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 98,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 98,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 97,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 96,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 94,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 92,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,304 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft gator split

coolant leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,446 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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,570 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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BG08 YTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

BG08 YTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BG08 YTO safe to buy?

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