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PE08 WPY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,967 mi
Last recorded47,967 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,616 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 34,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 31,980 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 25,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 21,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 18,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,481 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 WPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

PE08 WPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PE08 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 WPY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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