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AK08 DWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,080 mi
Last recorded116,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,562 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,188 miles

Near side rear parking performance low

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,131 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,123 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,501 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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AK08 DWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK08 DWA, 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 AK08 DWA registered?

AK08 DWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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