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MW08 WWV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,482 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 41,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,903 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,805 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,144 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 WWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

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

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