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A20 RWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,250 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt major split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 102,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm now. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,205 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,205 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,818 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,818 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,284 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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A20 RWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A20 RWM, 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 A20 RWM registered?

A20 RWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is A20 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 RWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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