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D5 WBS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,498 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 90,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 89,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 86,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 84,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,317 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort little low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres deteriorated cracking on side walls and tread

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated cracking on side walls and tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,721 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres deteriorated (cuts and cracking)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,460 miles

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres spliting in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,208 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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D5 WBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D5 WBS, 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 D5 WBS registered?

D5 WBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is D5 WBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 WBS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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