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PE08 WPW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 147,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 139,617 miles

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 126,488 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,398 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,333 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,685 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,685 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,818 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,991 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 WPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

PE08 WPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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