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MW08 WZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,539 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,561 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 74,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,442 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,407 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 WZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

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

Is MW08 WZF safe to buy?

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