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RK05 BHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,062 mi
Last recorded63,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,062 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 61,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,601 miles

Front fog lights not working

Near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,601 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 60,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,528 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,121 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,410 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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RK05 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK05 BHV, 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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RK05 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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