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WL08 RCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,543 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 71,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 66,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated/delaminated.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 63,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded In spring saddle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft inner cv gaiter misting.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated/delaminated.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 60,107 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 58,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 55,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,272 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 RCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL08 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

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

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