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W15 MEM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 MEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 126,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 125,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 123,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 120,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 115,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 113,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2020 111,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 109,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,033 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,033 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 87,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,266 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,244 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,091 miles

nearside front fog lamp inop

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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W15 MEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 W15 MEM, 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 W15 MEM registered?

W15 MEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is W15 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 MEM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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