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BJ08 UAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,390 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,759 miles

Offside Rear lenz broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 131,759 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lenz broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 129,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 126,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,900 miles

Front fog lights cracked

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2022 122,900 miles

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

Front fog lights cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lenz broken

Fail 21 Mar 2019 114,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear lenz broken

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,105 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 98,105 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lenz damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,978 miles

offside rear lamp lenz broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,963 miles

both front tyresinner and outer edges worn

offside rear light lenz broken

Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,963 miles

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

both front tyresinner and outer edges worn

offside rear light lenz broken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,097 miles

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

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

offside rear lenz broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres outer edges worn

offside rear light lenz broken

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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BJ08 UAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 UAO, 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 BJ08 UAO registered?

BJ08 UAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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