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PE08 WPK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,475 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,731 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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,146 miles

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

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

items removed from driver's view

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

items removed from driver's view

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 55,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 52,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,008 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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 WPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE08 WPK registered?

PE08 WPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is PE08 WPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 WPK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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