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PE08 WPL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,193 miles

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

handbrake minimum performance is 16% this is at 16% needs looking into.

oil leak

slight play in rackends

Fail 7 Oct 2025 139,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake minimum performance is 16% this is at 16% needs looking into.

oil leak

slight play in rackends

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,864 miles

front dampers corroded

nsf coil spring broken

nsr brake binding

oil leak

osf tyre inner edge

slight play in rear top arms

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,915 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,159 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,469 miles

nsf damper weeping

oil leak

osf tyre is getting low on tread

under tray is loose

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 86,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,347 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,366 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,200 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,541 miles

both rear tyres getting close

Fail 12 Apr 2014 48,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,040 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,128 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 WPL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

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

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