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WJ08 VKS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s , replacement is advised (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 100,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s , replacement is advised (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,507 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filter badly corroded prompt replacement advised

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,388 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,875 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,413 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,855 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 VKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

WJ08 VKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 VKS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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