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BT08 PDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 PDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubbers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,855 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,397 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 125,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

stone chip zone b

Fail 19 Jun 2018 123,665 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

stone chip zone b

Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,353 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,761 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow around flexi area

Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight exhaust blow around flexi area

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,015 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 20 Jun 2013 89,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,126 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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BT08 PDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

BT08 PDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is BT08 PDX safe to buy?

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