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WK08 WVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 WVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 94,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 89,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipe joiners corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,565 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,946 miles

both front tyres worn to 3 mill of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,607 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,483 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is slightly split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,525 miles

rear o/s disc scored

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 WVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WK08 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

WK08 WVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WK08 WVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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