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VO08 BRX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,277 mi
Last recorded156,277 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 156,277 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,479 miles

Coolant leak steel pipe at front of engine ()

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2025 148,477 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount on screen and air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak steel pipe at front of engine ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 141,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 130,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,992 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 125,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,066 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,518 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,425 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 BRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

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

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