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WU08 PHJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,268 mi
Last recorded191,268 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 191,268 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 171,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 162,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 162,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 156,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 142,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,050 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 88,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,840 miles

lamp warning light on dash

nearside rear outer side light and stop lights inop

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,991 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 PHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

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

Is WU08 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 PHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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