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WG08 DTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,237 mi
Last recorded220,237 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 220,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 207,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 199,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 185,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 182,738 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 182,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,983 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 168,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 160,943 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 151,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre at legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre at legal limit

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 151,843 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre at legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre at legal limit

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,993 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 137,034 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 136,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,800 miles

Both rear lower bump stops badly split/perished

Low tone horn in op

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear lower bump stops badly split/perished

Low tone horn in op

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 48,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DTO 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 68.2%.

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 WG08 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 DTO registered?

WG08 DTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is WG08 DTO safe to buy?

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