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WJ08 OUP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,799 mi
Last recorded147,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,799 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 135,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 125,039 miles

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

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

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

rea chassis / subframe getting corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,591 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,124 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,739 miles

Slight play and slight damage to dust cover nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,080 miles

Heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,587 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,035 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 OUP 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 100%.

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 WJ08 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

WJ08 OUP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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