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W4 PBW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 PBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,798 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,501 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,090 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,898 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,081 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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W4 PBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W4 PBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W4 PBW registered?

W4 PBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is W4 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 PBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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