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MW08 WZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 148,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,225 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 141,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 134,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,614 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 61,614 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 52,954 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack intread pattern

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,360 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,595 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 WZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

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

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