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S6 BTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 BTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 106,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,931 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,381 miles

offside rear drive shaft,outer c/v gaiter clip is broken and leaking c/v grease.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside rear drive shaft,outer c/v gaiter clip is broken and leaking c/v grease.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,969 miles

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

The rear brake discs are very corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 39,302 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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S6 BTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S6 BTX, 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 S6 BTX registered?

S6 BTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is S6 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 BTX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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