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WG02 PUB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,510 mi
Last recorded55,510 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 PUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 54,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,769 miles

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

Both front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,152 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,137 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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WG02 PUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG02 PUB, 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 WG02 PUB registered?

WG02 PUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WG02 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 PUB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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