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BW08 DRO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,990 mi
Last recorded155,990 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 155,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 155,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 154,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 147,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,575 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 91,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,488 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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BW08 DRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BW08 DRO, 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 BW08 DRO registered?

BW08 DRO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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