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BJ08 UAU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector70,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,076 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,642 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 75,048 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 75,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,385 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 47,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,770 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 10 Apr 2013 18,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,418 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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BJ08 UAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,149 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 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 UAU registered?

BJ08 UAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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