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BT08 TZY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 91,013 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 91,013 miles

All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 90,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slightly stiff in operation

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

Pass 19 May 2023 88,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 86,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,267 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 83,267 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,877 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut mount stiff in operation

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,239 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 77,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 73,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,834 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 65,834 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 63,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,088 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 TZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 BT08 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

BT08 TZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 TZY 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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