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AA08 FWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,299 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 67,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 50,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,948 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,024 miles

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

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

Slight uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Slight uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,471 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 FWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA08 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

AA08 FWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AA08 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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