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WG08 DTZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,821 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,588 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2017 50,588 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2016 47,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,844 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 37,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,428 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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WG08 DTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

WG08 DTZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WG08 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 DTZ shows 12 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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