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MW08 WZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 44,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 43,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 43,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,915 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 41,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,597 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,150 miles

Nearside Rear minor chips in sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,664 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,728 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2014 22,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,134 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 WZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

MW08 WZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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