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MW08 WWS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,372 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,380 miles

Nearside Rear outer rear light lens cracked / not show white light

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre has slight deform on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2022 115,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre has slight deform on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,200 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2020 99,200 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,510 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)

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 68,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,752 miles

NSR tyre has cracks on tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre has cracks on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,038 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 WWS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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