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WV08 LLA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,328 mi
Last recorded179,328 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 179,328 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak round engine

Fail 18 Oct 2022 179,325 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak round engine

Pass 1 Oct 2021 168,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,844 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 155,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,199 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,080 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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WV08 LLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV08 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

WV08 LLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 LLA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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