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WL08 AUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,847 mi
Last recorded152,847 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 AUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 152,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear door / body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks / struts corroding

rear wiper defective

Fail 29 Apr 2022 152,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar rod / front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 225 / 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear door / body damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks / struts corroding

rear wiper defective

Pass 8 May 2021 148,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 148,360 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 143,983 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 137,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,989 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,090 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,888 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,825 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL08 AUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL08 AUV, 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 WL08 AUV registered?

WL08 AUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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