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BD08 WHW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,214 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 50,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,583 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,444 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre, no cords shown

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,127 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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BD08 WHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD08 WHW, 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 BD08 WHW registered?

BD08 WHW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is BD08 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 WHW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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