MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside reverse light bulb not working
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer braking surface excessively damaged from metal on metal pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s number plate lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside reverse light bulb not working
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished /cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Power steering component leaking rack leaking through split in rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and perishing
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
REAR TYRES PERISHED TREAD
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack area (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
REAR TYRES PERISHED TREAD
both rear discs corroded and worn outer face
water leak faulty pump
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both rear discs corroded and worn outer face
water leak faulty pump
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 DWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AK08 DWC, 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 DWC registered?
AK08 DWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is AK08 DWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK08 DWC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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