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RV08 WCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,047 mi
Last recorded130,047 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,047 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 130,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 120,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,583 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tread depth down to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre wearing around outer edge tread depth down to 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tread depth down to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre wearing around outer edge tread depth down to 3mm

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 85,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,349 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,938 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 WCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

RV08 WCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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