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PP08 BAP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP08 BAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 91,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 91,362 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, smooth on edges and splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly to other side due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 89,329 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/ housing leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly to other side due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,405 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi- pipe snapped, section blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system flexi- pipe, leaking at banjo bolt into the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,493 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,180 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 36,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,448 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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PP08 BAP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PP08 BAP, 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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PP08 BAP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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