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7546 WD

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7546 WD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,123 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,329 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 74,329 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,684 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper shock mounts corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting corroded

Small leak from power steering

Fail 29 Jul 2022 71,475 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pads damaged

Nearside Front Caliper seized on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small leak from power steering

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,858 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,680 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 66,680 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,185 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,173 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 38,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,966 miles

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)

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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7546 WD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 7546 WD, 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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7546 WD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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