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WJ08 WFD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 149,393 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Aug 2017 149,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,589 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre out off shape

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,497 miles

offside rear tyre out off shape

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,434 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,413 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 WFD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

WJ08 WFD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is WJ08 WFD safe to buy?

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