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MW08 WXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,854 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,850 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design, centre at 2mm, inner sidewall punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,964 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,986 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,986 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,981 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,101 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,417 miles

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

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 WXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

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

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