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WL08 AVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,506 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill, engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,964 miles

Engine and sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,964 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe joint by fuel tank (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine and sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,974 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,601 miles

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

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

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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WL08 AVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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