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PE08 WPP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,823 mi
Last recorded162,823 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 162,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,892 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,195 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,111 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

cut in nearside front Tyre cords not showing

Fail 3 Nov 2016 100,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

cut in nearside front Tyre cords not showing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,332 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,194 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,194 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in front tyre

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake discs worn and corodded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,779 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,194 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,607 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 WPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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