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SA08 BWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,697 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 107,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake Caliper leaking Brake fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,613 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front o/s and n/s brake discs corrodin g

rear o/s and n/s brake discs corroded rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front o/s n/s brake discs corroding

rear o/s/and n/s brake discs corroded rusty

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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SA08 BWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA08 BWZ, 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 SA08 BWZ registered?

SA08 BWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is SA08 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 BWZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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