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AA08 FWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,111 mi
Last recorded149,111 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 149,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 131,298 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 131,298 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 94,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,389 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 81,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2012 62,954 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 62,954 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 51,107 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

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 FWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FWO, 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 FWO registered?

AA08 FWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AA08 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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