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DW02 SLY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 SLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,927 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 120,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 119,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 117,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 112,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 110,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,896 miles

slight play in n/s front drop link

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern

Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,995 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,995 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

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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DW02 SLY 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 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 DW02 SLY, 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 DW02 SLY registered?

DW02 SLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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