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WU08 PHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,930 mi
Last recorded139,930 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,930 miles

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

Rear under vehicle corroded

shocker corroded all

Pass 23 Sep 2024 131,981 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,687 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,687 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,340 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,188 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,188 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,282 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,706 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 PHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

WU08 PHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 PHV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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