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PE08 WPA

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,064 mi
Last recorded147,064 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 147,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 140,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 140,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,237 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Fail 8 Dec 2022 123,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,892 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,333 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low on inside shoulder & cracked in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,761 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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PE08 WPA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PE08 WPA, 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 PE08 WPA registered?

PE08 WPA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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