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VN08 BVW

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,639 mi
Last recorded130,639 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 BVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 112,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,420 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 107,420 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level is low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,589 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear inner tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,796 miles

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

all brake discs coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,341 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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VN08 BVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 BVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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