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S23 ASW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 ASW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 133,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,305 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 132,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 129,617 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 129,617 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,924 miles

screen chipped

slight play osf track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,206 miles

screen chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,990 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,385 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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S23 ASW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S23 ASW, 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 S23 ASW registered?

S23 ASW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is S23 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 ASW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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