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WV08 HDD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 129,576 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,848 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 127,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,552 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 124,552 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,817 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 85,010 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,796 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 34,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 28,535 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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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WV08 HDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV08 HDD, 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 WV08 HDD registered?

WV08 HDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WV08 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 HDD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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