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BW57 BWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 137,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ross bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 131,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,370 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,332 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,484 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine warning light illuminated.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 105,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil level on tip of dip stick.

engine warning light illuminated.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,137 miles

Engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2018 74,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BW57 BWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BW57 BWZ, 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 BW57 BWZ registered?

BW57 BWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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