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MW08 WWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,883 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,973 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,482 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 65,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,838 miles

covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 63,798 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,578 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,578 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread edge cut/ tear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished (2010)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,740 miles

Front brake disc's lipping

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,620 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 WWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

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

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