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BJ08 UVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,630 mi
Last recorded21,630 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 20,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 16,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 13,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,814 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 UVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ08 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

BJ08 UVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BJ08 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UVL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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