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S44 BVY

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 146,305 miles

General underbody corrosion but not weakened

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see or measure front inner brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2022 137,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 111,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,239 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,543 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 BVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

S44 BVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is S44 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 BVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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