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BG08 YTU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,238 mi
Last recorded135,238 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,238 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 135,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,243 miles

Handbrake Travel

Fail 31 Jan 2025 133,243 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 128,547 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 126,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 126,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,548 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,675 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,255 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear sligthly out off shape

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,566 miles

both rear tyres slightly weaing un even

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front nearside tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,229 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 YTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

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

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