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WU08 PKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 188,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 173,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 160,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,769 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 150,769 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 130,759 miles

front number plate cracked

pas rack damp

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,607 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 87,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,380 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 PKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 PKN registered?

WU08 PKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is WU08 PKN safe to buy?

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