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E11 DMW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 DMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,815 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,089 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,750 miles

Emissions not tested due to particulate filter blocked. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,001 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Switch has Intermittent faulty (1.1.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,552 miles

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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E11 DMW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 E11 DMW, 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 E11 DMW registered?

E11 DMW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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