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OE08 WOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,207 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,365 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,807 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,325 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and rusting

Both rear tyres are crcking on sidewalls

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,932 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OE08 WOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OE08 WOJ, 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 OE08 WOJ registered?

OE08 WOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 WOJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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