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RV08 WCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,971 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 124,971 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,823 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,318 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,370 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - close to failure criteria (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front outer constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2014 49,458 miles

Front no plate deterioating

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

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

front n/s & o/s outer cv gaiters leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,402 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (3-4mm)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,356 miles

offside washer not providing any fluid but other jets supply adequate fluid to clear screen

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 WCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

RV08 WCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is RV08 WCY safe to buy?

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