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BJ08 UUO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 122,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,741 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,887 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres stepped inner

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,602 miles

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,734 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,656 miles

Offside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,659 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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BJ08 UUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BJ08 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

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

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