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W600 BAR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,578 mi
Last recorded77,578 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW600 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,578 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 11 Oct 2024 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,506 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking within tread pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,745 miles

offside front tyre has slight cut to sidewall not exposing cords

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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W600 BAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W600 BAR, 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 W600 BAR registered?

W600 BAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is W600 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W600 BAR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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