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S44 BVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 96,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,438 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,891 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,150 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,410 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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S44 BVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S44 BVS, 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 S44 BVS registered?

S44 BVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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