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AK08 DWG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,371 mi
Last recorded165,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 165,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 144,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,312 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,276 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,947 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 DWG 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 90.9%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

AK08 DWG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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