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MK08 BMY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 153,717 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F&R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 139,044 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 139,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb white (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 135,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 125,960 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,192 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 BMY 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 88.2%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

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

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