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BN08 PXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 PXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 152,085 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 150,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 146,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 106,008 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,605 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 19 Aug 2016 89,605 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,866 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point block missing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point block missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,002 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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BN08 PXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN08 PXY, 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 BN08 PXY registered?

BN08 PXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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