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CH05 DWH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,626 mi
Last recorded94,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH05 DWH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 91,457 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 91,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,324 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,092 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 70,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,143 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid leak from rack gaiter o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 66,995 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,659 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Outer pad lining adrift from back plate (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,943 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 61,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2014 50,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.N/S/R tyre worn inner and outer tread area.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,827 miles

small cuts in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

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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CH05 DWH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CH05 DWH, 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 CH05 DWH registered?

CH05 DWH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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