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RV08 WCR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,593 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 81,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,818 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 74,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,191 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,957 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,640 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 WCR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

RV08 WCR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RV08 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV08 WCR have outstanding finance?

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