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BW08 DYM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,632 mi
Last recorded149,632 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 149,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 135,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,719 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored---o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,719 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored---o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,635 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 DYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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