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AK08 DWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 169,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 169,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 159,531 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perished /cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,510 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2022 152,468 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,583 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 142,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 136,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge and perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,350 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 72,851 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)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

REAR TYRES PERISHED TREAD

Fail 20 May 2016 72,826 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 61,571 miles

both rear discs corroded and worn outer face

water leak faulty pump

Fail 15 May 2015 61,571 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear discs corroded and worn outer face

water leak faulty pump

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,732 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,728 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 46,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,930 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 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.

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