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VO08 BPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 129,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 96,456 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,213 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,182 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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VO08 BPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO08 BPF, 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 VO08 BPF registered?

VO08 BPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is VO08 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BPF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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