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2008 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BF08 MWW

BF08 MWW

2008 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 166,666 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
166,666 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1998cc
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BF08 MWW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 166,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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BF08 MWW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 05:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (BF08 MWW) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
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ADVISORY

BF08 MWW Mileage History

  1. 13/04/2022147,917 mi
  2. 14/04/2023155,529 mi+7,612 mi
  3. 07/05/2024162,601 mi+7,072 mi
  4. 07/05/2024162,601 mi
  5. 22/05/2025166,666 mi+4,065 mi

Average of roughly 6,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2008 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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