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BO55 RJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,456 mi
Last recorded168,456 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 RJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 168,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 158,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 142,305 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 138,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 138,339 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 134,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,785 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 117,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 114,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,103 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,315 miles

nearside rear surface cracks inside edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,473 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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BO55 RJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BO55 RJF, 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 BO55 RJF registered?

BO55 RJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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