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MW08 WWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 103,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,150 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 101,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,117 miles

Central heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak at engine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 65,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,902 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,042 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,041 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

uneven wear on both front tyres

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 WWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WWN, 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 WWN registered?

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

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