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BN08 PYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,140 miles

Blow on front exhaust flexy

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar d bush has slight play in it

Rear subframe rusty

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 2 May 2025 83,934 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Rear tyre at n/s worn on inner edge & cracking in base of tread

Fail 29 Apr 2025 83,905 miles

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

Corrosion on rear subframe

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Rear tyre at n/s worn on inner edge & cracking in base of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,986 miles

Cracking in base of tread o/s front

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,128 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Slight damage to front bumper

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,065 miles

Oil leak on steering rack

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s cracking in tread

Some stiffness is noticeable in steering

Fail 20 Apr 2022 77,065 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on steering rack

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s cracking in tread

Some stiffness is noticeable in steering

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,019 miles

Front of car damaged under bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak on power steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,047 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges & approaching wear bars

Rear brake pads low??

Screw in n/s rear tyre

Small oil weep on steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,773 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,905 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,588 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,870 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 PYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

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

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