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AA08 FWR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,246 mi
Last recorded165,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 165,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,428 miles

ns front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

ns rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge ,advise replacement

os front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2014 131,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

ns rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge ,advise replacement

os front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

emissions to clean to register on diesel smoke meter

Fail 30 May 2013 107,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions to clean to register on diesel smoke meter

Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,902 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,029 miles

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

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

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 FWR 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 53.8%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

AA08 FWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AA08 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FWR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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