2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · BW57 BWZ
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 144,738 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW57 BWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 144,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW57 BWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (BW57 BWZ) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
BW57 BWZ Mileage History
- 03/10/2023124,370 mi
- 24/09/2024131,250 mi+6,880 mi
- 25/09/2024131,275 mi+25 mi
- 01/10/2025137,797 mi+6,522 mi
- 14/10/2026144,738 mi+6,941 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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