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S444 BBP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

234,290 mi
Last recorded234,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 234,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 223,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 211,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 197,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 182,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 174,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 163,997 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2019 163,997 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 151,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 151,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2016 143,137 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,056 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,395 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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S444 BBP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S444 BBP, 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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S444 BBP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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