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RV08 WCN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 124,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,018 miles

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

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 2 Dec 2017 117,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel smell (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn/split (8.2.2)

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

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 109,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint has a slight play (2.4.G.2)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

front wipers smearing

stonechip offside windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2015 101,455 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

front wipers smearing

stonechip offside windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,011 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,653 miles

both rear tyres just legal going 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 WCN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

RV08 WCN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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