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BL08 ZSP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,478 mi
Last recorded149,478 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 149,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 149,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,666 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2024 140,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,523 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 130,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,191 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 120,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,038 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,137 miles

Unable To Fully Inspect Brakes Due To Wheel Trim Design

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,545 miles

Brake pads can NOT been seen during inspection due to wheel trims.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,633 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,093 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 ZSP 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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

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

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