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MW08 WYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 124,748 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,531 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,353 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,843 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 57,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,632 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,636 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 WYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW08 WYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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