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MK08 BMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,048 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front steering rack gator twisted

Pass 28 Jan 2023 90,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 88,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,562 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 BMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BMO, 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 BMO registered?

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

Is MK08 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 BMO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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