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BV08 OTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,261 mi
Last recorded145,261 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 127,660 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 127,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,212 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,558 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,263 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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BV08 OTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV08 OTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 OTG registered?

BV08 OTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BV08 OTG safe to buy?

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