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MW08 WZE

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,791 mi
Last recorded144,791 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 144,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,868 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 133,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,589 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,086 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 119,301 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,744 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,543 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,543 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,782 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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MW08 WZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 WZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW08 WZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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