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WJ08 WEU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in steering rack

Underside corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 139,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Has Spring Block Fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2022 139,481 miles

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

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s o/s (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield not fixed (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 130,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 130,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,769 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 106,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,995 miles

Both front wiper blades smear windscreen

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

WJ08 WEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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