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WJ08 VKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,916 mi
Last recorded92,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 92,916 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 92,915 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,211 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 91,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,011 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,626 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure sub frame tie bar insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,377 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,375 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,364 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge/side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,810 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 50,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,132 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,132 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside of front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre has very small lump on side wall

offside rear disc corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,006 miles

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

nearside of front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre has very small lump on side wall

offside rear disc corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

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 VKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

WJ08 VKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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