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BW08 DYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,951 mi
Last recorded156,951 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 DYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 156,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 143,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 139,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 133,823 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,595 miles

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,028 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,439 miles

child seat fitted

engine bay covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,816 miles

both rear tyres are scolloped on inner edge 215/5516

Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are scolloped on inner edge 215/5516

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,587 miles

EML light on

Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,546 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML light on

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 DYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

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

Is BW08 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 DYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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