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PE08 WPZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,826 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all of the shock absorbers, rear hubs and rear subframe are corroded/ rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2025 148,824 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all of the shock absorbers, rear hubs and rear subframe are corroded/ rusty

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 123,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 122,515 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,844 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 109,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,309 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil mist rack area (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil mist rack area (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,600 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,874 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 WPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

PE08 WPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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