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MK08 BKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 135,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 131,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 128,498 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 124,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2021 114,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,187 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn /perishing outer edge

strong advise nearside front tyre no tread outer edge.almost worn through.outer sidewall cut

Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,185 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn /perishing outer edge

strong advise nearside front tyre no tread outer edge.almost worn through.outer sidewall cut

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint gaiters split/worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts, also worn very low on outer tread

Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,085 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,199 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 BKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

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

Is MK08 BKY safe to buy?

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