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BS08 CMS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,477 mi
Last recorded165,477 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 CMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 165,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2025 157,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 157,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 151,002 miles

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

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

Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 144,835 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,616 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,876 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,783 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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BS08 CMS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BS08 CMS, 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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BS08 CMS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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