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BG08 YTS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,066 mi
Last recorded71,066 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YTS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear coil spring insulator perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2024 68,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joins above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,369 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 YTS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 YTS registered?

BG08 YTS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BG08 YTS safe to buy?

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