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RV08 WBT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 184,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 184,261 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 175,567 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 175,567 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 167,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 167,598 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 154,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,977 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

part of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,650 miles

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

part of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,680 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,844 miles

high level brake light only 50% working

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 WBT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

RV08 WBT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is RV08 WBT safe to buy?

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