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WL08 CWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,874 mi
Last recorded143,874 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 CWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 143,874 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2019 143,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 May 2018 127,776 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 127,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 114,088 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 114,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 101,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 88,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,790 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to outer wall

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s front tyre has damage to outer wall

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,009 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,911 miles

n/s front tyre close to limits and wearing on inner edge

n/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

WL08 CWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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