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VO08 BTF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,286 mi
Last recorded194,286 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 194,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 194,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush has popped out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 169,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split apart (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 140,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,036 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,524 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear level sensor broken

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,846 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,846 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,077 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,938 miles

both front tyres have cracking in tread centres but no cords showing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,093 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,110 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

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 BTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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