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PE08 WPJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 148,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 144,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 138,685 miles

weep from power steering

Pass 21 Jul 2021 132,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 127,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 118,119 miles

advise on slight power steering leak

crack in exhaust backbox

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,077 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 72,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,559 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 50,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,547 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 WPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

PE08 WPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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