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BP08 AHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,189 mi
Last recorded170,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 170,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 152,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,988 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,085 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 132,668 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 128,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 128,225 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 123,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,189 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 113,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

no emissions print out no smoke to read

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,181 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,522 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 AHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP08 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP08 AHY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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