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RV08 WBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,588 mi
Last recorded104,588 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 104,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,572 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

fuel filter slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,782 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,934 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,288 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of componentsa

Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge ,strong advice (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of componentsa

Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 70,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,992 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,655 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,579 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,333 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,594 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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RV08 WBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 WBY registered?

RV08 WBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RV08 WBY safe to buy?

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