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WJ08 WFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,762 mi
Last recorded133,762 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,874 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 131,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 128,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 104,081 miles

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

emissions too clean too test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 104,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too clean too test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,985 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 WFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

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

Is WJ08 WFA safe to buy?

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