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VO08 BVP

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,042 mi
Last recorded172,042 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 172,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 172,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 157,205 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 157,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,947 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 149,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 139,066 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 117,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 107,425 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 107,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 96,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 96,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 75,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,324 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,490 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 BVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO08 BVP registered?

VO08 BVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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