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MW08 WYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 143,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,281 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

dampness around fuel filter housing

emissions too low to register

n/s door mirror casing damaged/repair evident

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper gaitor adrift

Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,880 miles

dampness around fuel filter

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 111,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around fuel filter

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres have abnormal wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,801 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 WYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

MW08 WYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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