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JWV 137V

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,626 mi
Last recorded161,626 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 137V
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 161,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 143,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,669 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,385 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY/STEPPING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,170 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,936 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,936 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,933 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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JWV 137V is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWV 137V, 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 JWV 137V registered?

JWV 137V is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is JWV 137V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 137V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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