MOT Status
ValidMileage
193,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no white back ground (0.1 (d))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shockers corroded
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shockers corroded
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WFZ 8950 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 WFZ 8950, 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 WFZ 8950 registered?
WFZ 8950 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.
Is WFZ 8950 safe to buy?
The MOT history for WFZ 8950 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WFZ 8950 have outstanding finance?
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