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S88 BFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 BFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 156,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 150,970 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,685 miles

Central Front underside of engine covered in oil

Nearside Front windscreen has small stone chip

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2024 147,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front underside of engine covered in oil

Nearside Front windscreen has small stone chip

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2023 144,263 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,150 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 137,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 133,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,320 miles

Nearside front and offside front treys are perished and cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,216 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,572 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,293 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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S88 BFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S88 BFU, 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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S88 BFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for S88 BFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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