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WJ08 VKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,987 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin RIGHT ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts very slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts very slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,128 miles

oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres bold on inner shoulders worn down to legal limits and wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,512 miles

Both front brake hoses insecure but not fouling any other componants

Nearside Wing mirror has a slightly distorted view to rear

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,351 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,951 miles

exhaust blow from front flexible section

nearside front upper anti-roll bar link arm ball joint dust cover perishing

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,789 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 VKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 WJ08 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

WJ08 VKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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