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RV08 WCD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 30,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,265 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joint ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 14,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 9,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 4,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 4,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 4,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 3,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,356 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 WCD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

RV08 WCD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is RV08 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WCD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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