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PE08 WPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,695 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 111,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,328 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dashboard brake light failure warning readout illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,924 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dashboard brake light failure warning readout illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,222 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2012 48,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,542 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 WPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE08 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

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

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