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BL57 BFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,846 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 121,796 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 118,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,830 miles

All rear lights slightly discoloured.

Exhaust flexi outer skin separating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen, drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper gator. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper gator. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot inner clip loose, but not letting dirt in

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear 4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,271 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen damaged in zone a of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter inner clip broken

windscreen damaged in zone a of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal is slightly spongy

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,494 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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BL57 BFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL57 BFX, 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 BL57 BFX registered?

BL57 BFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is BL57 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 BFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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