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RV08 WCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 111,549 miles

Suspension components corroded. Offside door mirror glass reflective image poor.

Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 107,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 99,889 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 95,328 miles

Offside mirror slightly poor condition.sills covered

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,094 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly poor condition.sills covered.

Fail 30 May 2022 89,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass slightly poor condition.sills covered.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,812 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 43,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 27,941 miles

sills covered .r/discs poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,523 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 WCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

RV08 WCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RV08 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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