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S88 BTT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,906 mi
Last recorded149,906 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 BTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,906 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 149,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 144,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,509 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 130,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 124,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,372 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front scraping noise heard on rotation of wheel.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,211 miles

Both front shock absorbers bodies corroded

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated, pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,338 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,429 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,457 miles

N.S.R tyre mishapen on inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N.S.R tyre mishapen on inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,511 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,632 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 BTT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTT, 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 BTT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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