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AM08 WAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 WAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 136,551 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 134,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 134,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 132,017 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 129,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 121,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system banjo on calliper leaking (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 116,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,298 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,298 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,430 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,853 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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AM08 WAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM08 WAJ, 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 AM08 WAJ registered?

AM08 WAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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