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S44 RWL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,632 mi
Last recorded216,632 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 RWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 216,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 208,865 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 208,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 193,460 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 193,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 174,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 160,831 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 147,419 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH SIDES MIRROR -DELAMINATED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 136,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 133,567 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,233 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 129,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,126 miles

osf tyre tread low and worn on edges

rear tyres tread getting low and worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,428 miles

Both door mirrors discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stonechip in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both door mirrors discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stonechip in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,799 miles

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

emmisoions to clean

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,376 miles

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

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

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

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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S44 RWL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 S44 RWL, 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 S44 RWL registered?

S44 RWL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is S44 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 RWL 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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