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IW 95

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIW 95
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 56,025 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,141 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 17,141 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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IW 95 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 IW 95, 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 IW 95 registered?

IW 95 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is IW 95 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IW 95 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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