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BT08 EKR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,376 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,659 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking tread

o/s/f tyre cracking tread /cracking around repair

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,916 miles

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

service indicator on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,417 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BT08 EKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 EKR, 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 BT08 EKR registered?

BT08 EKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 EKR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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