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W17 SRB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,385 mi
Last recorded58,385 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 SRB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 58,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 46,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,490 miles

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s tyres worn to 4 mm,o/s/r 6 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Suspension components corroded

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 18 May 2016 41,561 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 41,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,554 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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W17 SRB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 W17 SRB, 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 W17 SRB registered?

W17 SRB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is W17 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 SRB 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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