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MW08 WUG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,687 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,630 miles

Headlamp Washers Not Working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp Washers Not Working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Droplink Ball Joint Dust Cover Perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,108 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,108 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,538 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 WUG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW08 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

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

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