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T27 WHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 WHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,690 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 85,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 84,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface corroded

Nearside vehicle body damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 82,329 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 82,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens damaged and very sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking badly (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wire bracket chafed on cv joint (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer not working, switched to inner working? (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 78,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,262 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced red bulb is fading showing up orange light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced red bulb is fading showing up orange light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separation of the tyre structure between the tread causing a slight raise also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,780 miles

Parking brake has slight travel

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 73,749 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disk back plate rubbing on disk

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has slight travel

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,050 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 62,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,804 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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T27 WHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T27 WHO, 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 T27 WHO registered?

T27 WHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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