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WU08 PGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,833 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 85,159 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 85,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 83,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 80,626 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 76,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 75,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 74,974 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,974 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,350 miles

both rear tyres scalloping on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2017 71,350 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres scalloping on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2016 66,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 63,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 58,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,546 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 PGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU08 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

WU08 PGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WU08 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 PGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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