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WH05 MER

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 MER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,289 miles

your park brake only just met the minimum MOT requirement

Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

your park brake only just met the minimum MOT requirement

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,197 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 44,245 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,594 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 36,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,057 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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WH05 MER is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WH05 MER, 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 WH05 MER registered?

WH05 MER is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WH05 MER safe to buy?

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