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MW08 WYA

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,405 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,369 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 64,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,209 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,209 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,146 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,278 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed - 225/45R17W94

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and showing signs of age cracking - 225/45R17W94

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed - 225/45R17W94

Offside rear tyre 3mm and showing signs of age cracking - 225/45R17W94

Service due warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,932 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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MW08 WYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 WYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW08 WYA registered?

MW08 WYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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