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149 DVW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,179 mi
Last recorded45,179 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 DVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,261 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2020 43,257 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,508 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and splitting on side walls

Slight imbalance rear foot brake

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,474 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 33,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,062 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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149 DVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 149 DVW, 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 149 DVW registered?

149 DVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 149 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 149 DVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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