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MK08 BKV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,542 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 137,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 137,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 137,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,900 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL PERISHED/ SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (d))

FUEL CAP FLAP CATCH FAULTY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL PERISHED/ SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,090 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 72,090 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 57,297 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 50,000 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 BKV 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKV, 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 BKV registered?

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

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