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MK08 BHU

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,828 mi
Last recorded106,828 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 106,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 104,525 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 104,525 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 95,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,892 miles

both front tyres cracking

fuel filter/housing slight leak (not dripping)

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,775 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls are cracked / splitting and tyre is bald on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,728 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls are cracked / splitting and tyre is bald on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,432 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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MK08 BHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White 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 MK08 BHU, 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 MK08 BHU registered?

MK08 BHU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MK08 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 BHU 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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