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WK08 WVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,393 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 90,032 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 May 2014 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,700 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 78,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,181 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,181 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight signs of tyre wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,120 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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WK08 WVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WVE, 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 WK08 WVE registered?

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

Is WK08 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 WVE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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