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MW08 WWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 102,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,172 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2019 79,170 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear bumpers damaged

reverse light not working (pre 01/09/2009)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,330 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,330 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,359 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,742 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 WWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 WWO, 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 WWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW08 WWO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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