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MW08 LTV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,412 mi
Last recorded115,412 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 115,412 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 115,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 114,174 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,993 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,944 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,306 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,064 miles

Offside Rear 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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MW08 LTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 LTV, 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 MW08 LTV registered?

MW08 LTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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