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RV08 WBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,130 mi
Last recorded151,130 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 151,130 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 14,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 139,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,112 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 124,069 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Off side rear bump stop is insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Dust cap missing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 115,186 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flexi hose to calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Dust cap missing

Pass 10 May 2016 109,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 101,582 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,013 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres badly out of shape

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 WBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RV08 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

RV08 WBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RV08 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WBZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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