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WG08 DTN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 171,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 164,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 130,434 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 130,434 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,320 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow borderline fail (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2021 117,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow borderline fail (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,173 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,444 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,643 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 76,783 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,464 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WG08 DTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG08 DTN, 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 WG08 DTN registered?

WG08 DTN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is WG08 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 DTN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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