CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU08 PCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,547 mi
Last recorded72,547 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,547 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 45,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,449 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,054 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,517 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 26,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU08 PCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU08 PCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 PCZ?

You can check the full history of WU08 PCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU08 PCZ registered?

WU08 PCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 PCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 PCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU08 PCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU08 PCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.