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WF58 AVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,633 mi
Last recorded167,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 AVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 167,633 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 164,030 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 Tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 157,137 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 157,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,128 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 149,120 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr anti-roll bar D bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake sometimes comes up high sometimes (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring/bump stops cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Osr tyre has 2 nails in it

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres 3mm in centres and uneven tread on inner edges and outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 130,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Osr tyre has 2 nails in it

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres 3mm in centres and uneven tread on inner edges and outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,295 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 120,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (Plate value limit 0.5) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,221 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 63,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,921 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 47,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,472 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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WF58 AVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF58 AVZ, 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 WF58 AVZ registered?

WF58 AVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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