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BN08 FJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,896 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is present and doesn't appear to be damaged, just requires a new clip and re-securing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,668 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,779 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 68,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,100 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,761 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,959 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,959 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)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,890 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,890 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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BN08 FJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN08 FJV?

You can check the full history of BN08 FJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN08 FJV registered?

BN08 FJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BN08 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FJV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN08 FJV have outstanding finance?

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