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WU08 PJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,167 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 147,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint cracked and leaking , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 137,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint cracked and leaking , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,206 miles

engine cover / undertray /sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2019 94,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover / undertray /sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 84,594 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,734 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism very weak

Pass 26 May 2016 68,685 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,135 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,124 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,049 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 PJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

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

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