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BP08 AHN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,162 mi
Last recorded76,162 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,162 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from swept area ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image starting to blur . needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 76,161 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s struts above spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from swept area ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image starting to blur . needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,991 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 71,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 69,510 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,639 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 37,705 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on v.inner edge

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,320 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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BP08 AHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP08 AHN, 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 BP08 AHN registered?

BP08 AHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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