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MW08 WVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pad and disc both showing evidence of binding and getting hot

Fail 8 Apr 2026 121,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad and disc both showing evidence of binding and getting hot

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,536 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 103,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,306 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 87,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,390 miles

Front tyres deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres deteriorated and out of shape on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front tyres deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres deteriorated and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,162 miles

both rear tyres out of shape (suspect rear shockers weak)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape (suspect rear shockers weak)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,060 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,060 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,968 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,203 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,161 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 WVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 MW08 WVC, 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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MW08 WVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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