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BW08 DYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,368 mi
Last recorded162,368 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 162,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre balding outer edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

engine fault light displayed, attention required.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 144,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre balding outer edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

engine fault light displayed, attention required.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,340 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 125,340 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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)

eml light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,369 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 DYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

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

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