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WU08 PPK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,230 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Jun 2016 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,472 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 35,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,365 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 PPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 PPK, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 PPK?

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What year was WU08 PPK registered?

WU08 PPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is WU08 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 PPK 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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