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WL08 GLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,074 miles

coolant low

All inner arches very muddy

Child seat fitted obscuring adult belt/seat

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,074 miles

All inner arches very muddy

Child seat fitted obscuring adult belt/seat

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

after market H.I.D headlight fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,593 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

after market H.I.D headlight fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 53,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 38,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 GLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

WL08 GLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WL08 GLF safe to buy?

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