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VO08 BVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,833 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 131,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,339 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 126,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 118,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 118,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 114,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 17 Apr 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,911 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,126 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 BVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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