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AM08 WBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

232,135 mi
Last recorded232,135 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 WBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 232,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 215,745 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 206,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 199,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 194,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 187,885 miles

Offside Front Slight power steering leak from o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2019 175,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 169,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 169,131 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm boath (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,695 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 140,683 miles

front screen stone chipped

top strut mounts noisy from lock to lock

Fail 20 May 2016 140,683 miles

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

front screen stone chipped

top strut mounts noisy from lock to lock

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,684 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perishing.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,625 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,625 miles

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

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 WBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM08 WBL, 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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AM08 WBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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