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MIW 606

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 606
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 101,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 99,669 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,157 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,117 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,204 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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MIW 606 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MIW 606, 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 MIW 606 registered?

MIW 606 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MIW 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 606 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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