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WU08 PBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 155,892 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lense brocken

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded exhaust

oil leak from power steering

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion to rear of car

Fail 20 Jun 2024 155,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lense brocken

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded exhaust

oil leak from power steering

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion to rear of car

Fail 29 May 2024 155,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailling arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 149,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 149,939 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 145,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear bush slight play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake fluid level below max

coolant pipe damaged in engine bay

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,951 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,343 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os plastic sill damage

Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os plastic sill damage

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,205 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r panel damage

o/s/r lamp len,s damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,057 miles

n/s/r panel damage

o/s/r lamp len,s damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,037 miles

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

o/s/r lamp damage

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,120 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s body skirt damage

o/s/r light lens damage

Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,915 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,309 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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WU08 PBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU08 PBY, 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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WU08 PBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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