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AA08 FWL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,254 mi
Last recorded167,254 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 167,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 167,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 141,596 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,

Fail 7 Nov 2015 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,942 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,414 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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AA08 FWL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AA08 FWL, 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 AA08 FWL registered?

AA08 FWL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FWL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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