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MW08 WVP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,873 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,002 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,002 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre & rear heatshields insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,528 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,637 miles

various components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge and sitting at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Top Shocker mount broken, not likely to fail

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT limit

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount deteriorating, but still secure

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,915 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,557 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,192 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 41,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,309 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 WVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

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

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