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BW08 DXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 141,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 141,698 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 132,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Averaging 6.20, so considerably over limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 110,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,261 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 64,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,224 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 DXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXL, 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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BW08 DXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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