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WK08 WVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 WVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 151,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sill jacking point rubber missing

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 151,620 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sill jacking point rubber missing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,945 miles

front tyres starting to get low

offside rear brake disc has slight scoring

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,505 miles

imissions carried out at 9:35 results were to clean to register

n/s/r tyre has splits on inside wall

under body fuel filter is seaping

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,380 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,740 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WK08 WVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK08 WVC, 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 WK08 WVC registered?

WK08 WVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WK08 WVC safe to buy?

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