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BW08 DYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flixy hose damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,537 miles

Front Exhaust flexi leaking

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi leaking

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 4 May 2018 102,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 102,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,346 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,234 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,912 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,394 miles

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

rear discs corroded.

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 DYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

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

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