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RV08 WAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,645 mi
Last recorded198,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 198,645 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side Shocks and Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 198,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 195,146 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 193,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 193,866 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 179,610 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Light misting on both inner rack boot areas (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 165,564 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Front inners 5mm approx of lining (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Light misting on nearside steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,431 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 116,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 116,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs lipped

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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RV08 WAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV08 WAJ, 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 RV08 WAJ registered?

RV08 WAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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