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AK08 DWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 100,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,075 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,626 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,539 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,290 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 DWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

AK08 DWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AK08 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 DWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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