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VO08 BTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,003 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 BTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

Is VO08 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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