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WV08 LKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,558 mi
Last recorded156,558 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,558 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 141,170 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 132,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,062 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 106,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,581 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,680 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,896 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,750 miles

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

slight loss of grease from both outer cv gaiters

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,183 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 LKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

WV08 LKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 LKO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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