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M100 MLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,376 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,732 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,505 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,298 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,297 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,728 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body components corroded slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body components corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,284 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 24 May 2018 58,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 24 May 2018 58,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 26 May 2017 54,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,515 miles

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

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 12 Jun 2012 29,524 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 29,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,273 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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M100 MLW 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 M100 MLW, 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 M100 MLW registered?

M100 MLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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