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VO08 BRF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,300 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil under gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rim protector on tyre torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure light damage to undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,598 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,392 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,569 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,431 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 BRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

VO08 BRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VO08 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BRF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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