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MW08 WXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,781 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi .. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield insecure - Backbox

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod Slight play . ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 97,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,479 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear............ (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking within the tread pattern

Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

Fail 18 Jul 2011 30,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

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 WXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

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

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