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WJ08 VLE

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,731 mi
Last recorded51,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 51,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,302 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,828 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,122 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,214 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,393 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,325 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,162 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,706 miles

4tyres cracking

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,329 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,329 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 37,558 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,097 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 24,097 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 VLE registered?

WJ08 VLE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is WJ08 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 VLE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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