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VO08 BUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,116 mi
Last recorded146,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 146,116 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 124,360 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 124,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,177 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,555 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,055 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,961 miles

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,137 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 BUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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