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SR08 WJR

2015 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 WJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 144,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 144,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,276 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 143,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 39,025 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 143,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 142,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 142,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 22,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,659 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

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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SR08 WJR is a 2015 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 SR08 WJR, 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 11 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SR08 WJR registered?

SR08 WJR is a 2015 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2015.

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