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WU08 PHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,766 mi
Last recorded130,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,297 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shocker top alloy brackets getting very corroded part of alloy missing from around securing bolt areas

Fail 11 May 2018 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link joints worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shocker top alloy brackets getting very corroded part of alloy missing from around securing bolt areas

Pass 29 May 2017 116,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 109,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 109,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 97,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 91,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 81,973 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 PHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

WU08 PHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 PHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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