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WJ08 VKT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,144 mi
Last recorded232,144 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 232,144 miles

Engine oil leak, not excessive, but onto exhaust system.

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

Front Suspension struts showing corrosion to casings, in spring saddles, BOTH sides

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Still legal. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm, foremost, outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 231,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light White light to rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius arm, foremost, outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak, not excessive, but onto exhaust system.

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

Front Suspension struts showing corrosion to casings, in spring saddles, BOTH sides

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Still legal. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm, foremost, outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 222,314 miles

Both front suspension macpherson struts showing age related corrosion around lower saddle

Handbrake lever in car has limited reserve travel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 222,147 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front suspension macpherson struts showing age related corrosion around lower saddle

Handbrake lever in car has limited reserve travel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 214,710 miles

Engine oil leak, starting to get quite bad

Front BOTH side Suspension struts showing age related corrosion around spring saddle

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low, on tread, on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter misting from large clip area

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel filter in housing misting slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2019 202,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 188,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 177,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 177,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 166,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 153,604 miles

all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Fail 9 Mar 2015 153,598 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,459 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,501 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 VKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

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

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