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WU08 PTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,804 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 137,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 132,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 132,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm worn inner edge not showing cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,514 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,887 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,940 miles

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

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

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 PTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

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

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