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Y29 BBX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,494 mi
Last recorded111,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 BBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,501 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,828 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,900 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (NS & OS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (NS & OS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,206 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 150,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,065 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,025 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,744 miles

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

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

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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Y29 BBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y29 BBX, 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 Y29 BBX registered?

Y29 BBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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