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BL08 PYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 PYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 133,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 114,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,966 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,465 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,859 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,784 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 46,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,023 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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BL08 PYY 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 80%.

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 BL08 PYY, 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 BL08 PYY registered?

BL08 PYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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