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WP08 UOY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,422 mi
Last recorded159,422 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 159,422 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 158,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 152,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,674 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 143,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,455 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,482 miles

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

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 headlamp output slightly reduced [ bulb ]

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,626 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2011 32,416 miles

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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WP08 UOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP08 UOY, 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 WP08 UOY registered?

WP08 UOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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