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N2 DWR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,459 mi
Last recorded97,459 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 DWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,459 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 97,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,591 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 85,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,184 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 79,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,380 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,749 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fexi (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front fog lights inoperative

plastic under tray insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front fog lights inoperative

plastic under tray insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,554 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing full inspection of sill.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads over 50% worn.

N/S/F tyre split across total width of tread area. (not down to cords though)

O/S/F tyre split across total width of tread area. (not down to cords though)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,414 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

front fog lights inop

n/s/r brake pads worn very low

n/s/r wheel centre cap cover missing

rear brake discs corroded aand scored

very slight bind to n/s/r brake

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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N2 DWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N2 DWR, 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 N2 DWR registered?

N2 DWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is N2 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 DWR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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