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BW08 DYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,236 mi
Last recorded90,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 81,119 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,792 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 51,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,134 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,134 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,370 miles

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)

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,555 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 DYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 DYN registered?

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

Is BW08 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 DYN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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