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A13 SPW

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 115,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,099 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,270 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre non repair ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre non repair ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 96,707 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,998 miles

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

damp around n/s/r fuel filter

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,039 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,534 miles

engine temp 62* Emissions all correct

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,504 miles

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge (only just within legal limit)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,902 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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A13 SPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 SPW, 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 A13 SPW registered?

A13 SPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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