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MW08 WTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,405 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 86,404 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,374 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,388 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 76,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,859 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,297 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,148 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 58,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,387 miles

both rear tyres worn near wearbands

Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,387 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn near wearbands

Fail 9 Jul 2011 31,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,591 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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MW08 WTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW08 WTX, 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 MW08 WTX registered?

MW08 WTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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