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WU08 PFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 155,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 129,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,592 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.50, reading 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge, cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod to tie rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod to tie rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing uneven and starting to go out of shape

n/s front upper anti roll bar ball joint boot damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing uneven and starting to go out of shape

n/s front upper anti roll bar ball joint boot damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both mirror glasses slight discolouring

Pass 12 May 2017 90,846 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 80,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,900 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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WU08 PFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFZ, 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 WU08 PFZ registered?

WU08 PFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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