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MW08 WZY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,358 mi
Last recorded201,358 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 201,358 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 201,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 197,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rose joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 185,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 177,235 miles

Offside rear lower suspension bush has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2016 177,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front drop links have slight play

Offside rear lower suspension bush has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,511 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 147,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,788 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs are lipped

front wipers are perishing

nearside rear tyre is wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,788 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust front flexi pipe is slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs are lipped

front wipers are perishing

nearside rear tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,891 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WZY, 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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MW08 WZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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