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M10 MLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,375 mi
Last recorded71,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,375 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms forward bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 68,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,555 miles

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 27 Oct 2016 45,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,055 miles

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

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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M10 MLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M10 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 M10 MLW registered?

M10 MLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is M10 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 MLW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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