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J10 BDM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,884 mi
Last recorded77,884 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,885 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 63,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 58,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres badly worn on edges inner and outer close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,796 miles

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Strong advise windscreen damaged just within limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,581 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,904 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J10 BDM 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 J10 BDM, 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 J10 BDM registered?

J10 BDM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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