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WJ08 OUF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 165,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 153,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,743 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front seat belts slow to retract

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres tread getting low

number plate lamp lenses dirty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 114,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,588 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wiper blade Slightly worn but cleaning screen adiquatly

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,796 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls damaged but not showing cords

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls damaged but not showing cords

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,524 miles

tow ball removed

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,564 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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WJ08 OUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ08 OUF, 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 WJ08 OUF registered?

WJ08 OUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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