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MW08 WXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,781 mi
Last recorded117,781 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,781 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 117,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,686 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,564 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,904 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

N S R tyre under inflated

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,215 miles

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

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

bonet safty catch siezed freed and lubricated

service light on

slightly damp around fuel filter

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,475 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 30,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 WXV 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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

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

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